City

Ruth, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Huron County  ·  Michigan

👥535Population
💰$57,500Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂51.9Median Age
🏠$178,500Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓26.3%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.6%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic0.4%
Black1.1%
Asian0.2%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
6%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads26.3% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (1.4%)
HS Graduate226 (54.6%)
Some College36 (8.7%)
Associates37 (8.9%)
Bachelors48 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree61 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 54.6%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad54.6%
Some College8.7%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,500 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$178,500 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$871/mo
Total Housing Units291
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Ruth, MI

Ruth is a city in Michigan, located in Huron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 535 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.9 years.

Economically, Ruth is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,500 is below the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ruth is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $178,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $871 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ruth is moderately educated. 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ruth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48470 535 $57,500 $178,500 $871 3.3% 26.3% 86.4%