City

Pellston, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Emmet County  ·  Michigan

👥1,791Population
💰$64,792Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂32.0Median Age
🏠$152,800Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.7%Hispanic: 1.1%Other: 16.9%Race
White75.7%
Hispanic1.1%
Other16.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
12%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate387 (35.6%)
Some College177 (16.3%)
Associates180 (16.5%)
Bachelors74 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree267 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College16.3%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.4%Renter: 21.6%Tenure
Owner78.4%
Renter21.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,792 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$152,800 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$989/mo
Total Housing Units928
Vacant Units266

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
55%
About Pellston, MI

Pellston is a city in Michigan, located in Emmet County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,791 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32 years.

Economically, Pellston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,792 is below the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Pellston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $989 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pellston is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (75.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pellston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49769 1,791 $64,792 $152,800 $989 5.8% 31.3% 78.4%