City

Rudyard, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Chippewa County  ·  Michigan

👥1,606Population
💰$70,417Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$139,300Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓41.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.3% Female 44.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.9%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 1.3%Asian: 1.1%Other: 5.7%Race
White82.9%
Hispanic2.1%
Black1.3%
Asian1.1%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads41.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.6%)
HS Graduate332 (31.2%)
Some College145 (13.6%)
Associates142 (13.4%)
Bachelors170 (16%)
Graduate Degree268 (25.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 25.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College13.6%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate25.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.7%Renter: 12.3%Tenure
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,417 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$139,300 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$708/mo
Total Housing Units985
Vacant Units353

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
54%
About Rudyard, MI

Rudyard is a city in Michigan, located in Chippewa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,606 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Rudyard is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,417 is near the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rudyard is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $708 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rudyard is well-educated. 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rudyard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49780 1,606 $70,417 $139,300 $708 2.9% 41.2% 87.7%