City

Pelkie, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Houghton County  ·  Michigan

👥900Population
💰$42,083Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂48.3Median Age
🏠$157,100Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓27.6%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊17.0%Unemployment▲ 247% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Other: 4.3%Race
White90.9%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
36%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty25.1% ▲ 151% above avg
College Grads27.6% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment17.0% ▲ 247% above avg
HS Graduate228 (37.1%)
Some College54 (8.8%)
Associates163 (26.5%)
Bachelors43 (7%)
Graduate Degree127 (20.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 26.5%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
HS Grad37.1%
Some College8.8%
Associates26.5%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.4%Renter: 4.6%Tenure
Owner95.4%
Renter4.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,083 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$157,100 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units747
Vacant Units354

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Pelkie, MI

Pelkie is a city in Michigan, located in Houghton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 900 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.3 years.

Economically, Pelkie is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,083 is below the national average. Approximately 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Pelkie is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pelkie is moderately educated. 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.89%).

Pelkie, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Pelkie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49958 900 $42,083 $157,100 17.0% 27.6% 95.4%