City

Rodney, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Mecosta County  ·  Michigan

👥1,437Population
💰$50,132Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$142,300Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓32.1%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.7%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1%Other: 0.6%Race
White97.7%
Hispanic0.5%
Black0.2%
Asian1.0%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads32.1% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
HS Graduate419 (44.4%)
Some College131 (13.9%)
Associates91 (9.6%)
Bachelors90 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree213 (22.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.4%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
HS Grad44.4%
Some College13.9%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,132 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$142,300 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$963/mo
Total Housing Units893
Vacant Units249

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Rodney, MI

Rodney is a city in Michigan, located in Mecosta County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,437 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Rodney is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,132 is below the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rodney is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $963 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rodney is moderately educated. 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rodney
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49342 1,437 $50,132 $142,300 $963 1.3% 32.1% 81.4%