City

Potterville, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Eaton County  ·  Michigan

👥4,301Population
💰$72,895Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.4Median Age
🏠$187,900Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.5%Hispanic: 10.4%Black: 0.5%Asian: 1.6%Other: 3.4%Race
White83.5%
Hispanic10.4%
Black0.5%
Asian1.6%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.4%)
HS Graduate741 (26.5%)
Some College569 (20.4%)
Associates595 (21.3%)
Bachelors235 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree641 (23%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 26.5%Some College: 20.4%Associates: 21.3%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad26.5%
Some College20.4%
Associates21.3%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.9%Renter: 27.1%Tenure
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,895 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$187,900 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$953/mo
Total Housing Units1,817
Vacant Units125

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
59%
About Potterville, MI

Potterville is a city in Michigan, located in Eaton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,301 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.4 years.

Economically, Potterville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,895 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Potterville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $953 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Potterville is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Potterville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48876 4,301 $72,895 $187,900 $953 4.7% 31.4% 72.9%