City

Reed City, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Osceola County  ·  Michigan

👥7,286Population
💰$58,829Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$122,900Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓27.9%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 57% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic3.3%
Black1.2%
Asian0.4%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads27.9% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 57% above avg
No HS Diploma189 (4.1%)
HS Graduate1,707 (36.9%)
Some College579 (12.5%)
Associates862 (18.6%)
Bachelors471 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree819 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College12.5%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,829 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$122,900 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$713/mo
Total Housing Units3,452
Vacant Units658

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Reed City, MI

Reed City is a city in Michigan, located in Osceola County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,286 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Reed City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,829 is below the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Reed City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $713 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Reed City is moderately educated. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Reed City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49677 7,286 $58,829 $122,900 $713 7.7% 27.9% 78.0%