City

Riga, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Lenawee County  ·  Michigan

👥809Population
💰$52,857Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂50.6Median Age
🏠$201,800Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓29.4%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 4%Black: 0.3%Other: 2.1%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic4.0%
Black0.3%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
10%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads29.4% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
HS Graduate248 (40.8%)
Some College78 (12.8%)
Associates103 (16.9%)
Bachelors40 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree139 (22.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
HS Grad40.8%
Some College12.8%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94%Renter: 6%Tenure
Owner94.0%
Renter6.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,857 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$201,800 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,219/mo
Total Housing Units398
Vacant Units16

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
62%
About Riga, MI

Riga is a city in Michigan, located in Lenawee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 809 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.6 years.

Economically, Riga is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,857 is below the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Riga is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $201,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,219 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Riga is moderately educated. 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Riga
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49276 809 $52,857 $201,800 $1,219 1.2% 29.4% 94.0%