City

Port Austin, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Huron County  ·  Michigan

👥2,306Population
💰$50,707Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂62.4Median Age
🏠$156,700Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓39.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 1.6%Other: 1.4%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic3.6%
Black1.6%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
6%
18–24
5%
25–44
13%
45–64
29%
65+
24%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.79
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads39.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate714 (38%)
Some College110 (5.8%)
Associates318 (16.9%)
Bachelors201 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree536 (28.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 38%Some College: 5.8%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 28.5%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad38.0%
Some College5.8%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate28.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.9%Renter: 16.1%Tenure
Owner83.9%
Renter16.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,707 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$156,700 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$682/mo
Total Housing Units2,913
Vacant Units1,652

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
53%
About Port Austin, MI

Port Austin is a city in Michigan, located in Huron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,306 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.4 years.

Economically, Port Austin is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,707 is below the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Port Austin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $682 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Port Austin is moderately educated. 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Port Austin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48467 2,306 $50,707 $156,700 $682 2.7% 39.2% 83.9%