City

Rives Junction, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Michigan

👥2,882Population
💰$89,256Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$201,500Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 61% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 0%Other: 6%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.0%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
22%
18–24
3%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 45% below avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 61% above avg
HS Graduate650 (35.9%)
Some College211 (11.6%)
Associates318 (17.5%)
Bachelors256 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree377 (20.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
HS Grad35.9%
Some College11.6%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.6%Renter: 6.4%Tenure
Owner93.6%
Renter6.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,256 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$201,500 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,726/mo
Total Housing Units1,134
Vacant Units115

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
54%
About Rives Junction, MI

Rives Junction is a city in Michigan, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,882 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Rives Junction is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,256 is above the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Rives Junction is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $201,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,726 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rives Junction is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.43%).

Rives Junction, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Rives Junction
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49277 2,882 $89,256 $201,500 $1,726 7.9% 34.9% 93.6%