City

Pleasant Lake, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Michigan

👥2,673Population
💰$90,156Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$196,700Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓41.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊11.3%Unemployment▲ 131% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 0.5%Asian: 2%Other: 3.2%Race
White90.0%
Hispanic4.1%
Black0.5%
Asian2.0%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty3.4% ▼ 66% below avg
College Grads41.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment11.3% ▲ 131% above avg
No HS Diploma29 (1.5%)
HS Graduate620 (32.8%)
Some College174 (9.2%)
Associates284 (15%)
Bachelors252 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree529 (28%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 28%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College9.2%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate28.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.4%Renter: 3.6%Tenure
Owner96.4%
Renter3.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,156 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$196,700 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,210
Vacant Units174

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Pleasant Lake, MI

Pleasant Lake is a city in Michigan, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,673 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Pleasant Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,156 is above the national average. Approximately 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Pleasant Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $196,700, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pleasant Lake is well-educated. 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pleasant Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49272 2,673 $90,156 $196,700 11.3% 41.4% 96.4%