City

Rose City, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Ogemaw County  ·  Michigan

👥2,455Population
💰$46,563Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂58.2Median Age
🏠$134,200Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.7%Other: 1.2%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.7%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
29%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.5%)
HS Graduate679 (39.3%)
Some College240 (13.9%)
Associates287 (16.6%)
Bachelors213 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree302 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College13.9%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.1%Renter: 14%Tenure
Owner86.1%
Renter14.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,563 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$134,200 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$635/mo
Total Housing Units1,989
Vacant Units871

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Rose City, MI

Rose City is a city in Michigan, located in Ogemaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,455 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.2 years.

Economically, Rose City is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,563 is below the national average. Approximately 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Rose City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $635 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rose City is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rose City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48654 2,455 $46,563 $134,200 $635 6.9% 29.8% 86.1%