City

Petoskey, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Emmet County  ·  Michigan

👥17,813Population
💰$80,431Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$309,900Median Home Value▲ 11% above avg
🎓56.1%College Grads▲ 45% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.8%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.4%
Asian0.5%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads56.1% ▲ 45% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma49 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,584 (20.3%)
Some College1,369 (10.8%)
Associates1,590 (12.5%)
Bachelors1,165 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree5,969 (46.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 20.3%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 46.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad20.3%
Some College10.8%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate46.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.9%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.9%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,431 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$309,900 ▲ 11% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,077/mo
Total Housing Units10,244
Vacant Units2,714

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
59%
About Petoskey, MI

Petoskey is a city in Michigan, located in Emmet County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,813 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Petoskey is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,431 is near the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Petoskey is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $309,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,077 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Petoskey is well-educated. 56.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.65%).

Petoskey, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Petoskey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49770 17,813 $80,431 $309,900 $1,077 2.4% 56.1% 70.9%