City

Prescott, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Ogemaw County  ·  Michigan

👥3,939Population
💰$39,435Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂51.4Median Age
🏠$85,300Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓17.2%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊10.9%Unemployment▲ 124% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.6%
Asian0.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty23.8% ▲ 138% above avg
College Grads17.2% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment10.9% ▲ 124% above avg
No HS Diploma43 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,153 (44.6%)
Some College564 (21.8%)
Associates378 (14.6%)
Bachelors248 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree197 (7.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 21.8%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 7.6%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad44.6%
Some College21.8%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate7.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,435 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$85,300 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$851/mo
Total Housing Units3,087
Vacant Units1,375

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
52%
About Prescott, MI

Prescott is a city in Michigan, located in Ogemaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,939 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.4 years.

Economically, Prescott is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,435 is below the national average. Approximately 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Prescott is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $851 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Prescott is less-educated. 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Prescott
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48756 3,939 $39,435 $85,300 $851 10.9% 17.2% 84.4%