City

Remus, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Mecosta County  ·  Michigan

👥2,479Population
💰$55,568Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂50.8Median Age
🏠$150,000Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓29.5%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.5%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic4.3%
Black0.4%
Asian0.5%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads29.5% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.9%)
HS Graduate738 (40.5%)
Some College268 (14.7%)
Associates264 (14.5%)
Bachelors187 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree351 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 40.5%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad40.5%
Some College14.7%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,568 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$150,000 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$697/mo
Total Housing Units1,281
Vacant Units205

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Remus, MI

Remus is a city in Michigan, located in Mecosta County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,479 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.8 years.

Economically, Remus is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,568 is below the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Remus is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $150,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $697 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Remus is moderately educated. 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Remus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49340 2,479 $55,568 $150,000 $697 4.5% 29.5% 82.5%