City

Rothbury, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Oceana County  ·  Michigan

👥2,299Population
💰$55,833Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$114,700Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊12.6%Unemployment▲ 157% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.8%Hispanic: 13.4%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0%Other: 4.3%Race
White81.8%
Hispanic13.4%
Black0.1%
Asian0.0%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment12.6% ▲ 157% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.3%)
HS Graduate479 (33.4%)
Some College298 (20.8%)
Associates246 (17.1%)
Bachelors179 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree229 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 20.8%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College20.8%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.7%Renter: 8.3%Tenure
Owner91.7%
Renter8.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,833 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$114,700 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$800/mo
Total Housing Units944
Vacant Units128

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
54%
About Rothbury, MI

Rothbury is a city in Michigan, located in Oceana County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,299 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Rothbury is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,833 is below the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Rothbury is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $800 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rothbury is moderately educated. 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rothbury
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49452 2,299 $55,833 $114,700 $800 12.6% 28.4% 91.7%