City

Republic, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Marquette County  ·  Michigan

👥1,105Population
💰$52,188Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂60.0Median Age
🏠$89,800Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊9.7%Unemployment▲ 98% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Hispanic: 1.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.5%Race
White97.9%
Hispanic1.2%
Asian0.4%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
3%
25–44
15%
45–64
37%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.97
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment9.7% ▲ 98% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate351 (40.3%)
Some College108 (12.4%)
Associates159 (18.3%)
Bachelors99 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree150 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad40.3%
Some College12.4%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.7%Renter: 12.3%Tenure
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,188 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$89,800 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$905/mo
Total Housing Units1,017
Vacant Units455

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
45%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Republic, MI

Republic is a city in Michigan, located in Marquette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,105 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60 years.

Economically, Republic is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,188 is below the national average. Approximately 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Republic is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $905 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Republic is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Republic
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49879 1,105 $52,188 $89,800 $905 9.7% 28.6% 87.7%