City

Riverdale, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Gratiot County  ·  Michigan

👥2,078Population
💰$57,222Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$107,400Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓18.9%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊12.8%Unemployment▲ 162% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 3.8%Other: 3.1%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic3.8%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty22.9% ▲ 129% above avg
College Grads18.9% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment12.8% ▲ 162% above avg
No HS Diploma64 (4.5%)
HS Graduate633 (45%)
Some College230 (16.3%)
Associates214 (15.2%)
Bachelors122 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree144 (10.2%)

Education

No HS: 4.5%HS Grad: 45%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 10.2%Edu
No HS4.5%
HS Grad45.0%
Some College16.3%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate10.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.4%Renter: 6.6%Tenure
Owner93.4%
Renter6.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,222 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$107,400 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$637/mo
Total Housing Units1,051
Vacant Units205

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Riverdale, MI

Riverdale is a city in Michigan, located in Gratiot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,078 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Riverdale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,222 is below the national average. Approximately 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Riverdale is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $637 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Riverdale is less-educated. 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Riverdale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48877 2,078 $57,222 $107,400 $637 12.8% 18.9% 93.4%