City

Port Hope, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Huron County  ·  Michigan

👥1,324Population
💰$58,393Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂58.3Median Age
🏠$120,000Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓24.9%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.3% Female 43.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 2.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.6%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic2.5%
Asian0.2%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
7%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
33%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads24.9% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.5%)
HS Graduate564 (52.7%)
Some College114 (10.6%)
Associates121 (11.3%)
Bachelors108 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree159 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 52.7%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad52.7%
Some College10.6%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.7%Renter: 8.3%Tenure
Owner91.7%
Renter8.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,393 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$120,000 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$719/mo
Total Housing Units1,070
Vacant Units492

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Port Hope, MI

Port Hope is a city in Michigan, located in Huron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,324 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.3 years.

Economically, Port Hope is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,393 is below the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Port Hope is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $719 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Port Hope is less-educated. 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Port Hope
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48468 1,324 $58,393 $120,000 $719 6.4% 24.9% 91.7%