City

Rapid City, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Kalkaska County  ·  Michigan

👥3,689Population
💰$67,479Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂50.7Median Age
🏠$241,200Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓39.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 2.9%Other: 4%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic2.9%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
3%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads39.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma35 (1.3%)
HS Graduate846 (31.7%)
Some College345 (12.9%)
Associates391 (14.7%)
Bachelors222 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree827 (31%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 31%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College12.9%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate31.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.6%Renter: 9.4%Tenure
Owner90.6%
Renter9.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,479 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$241,200 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$951/mo
Total Housing Units2,470
Vacant Units873

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Rapid City, MI

Rapid City is a city in Michigan, located in Kalkaska County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,689 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.7 years.

Economically, Rapid City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,479 is near the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Rapid City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $241,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $951 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rapid City is moderately educated. 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rapid City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49676 3,689 $67,479 $241,200 $951 4.9% 39.4% 90.6%