City

Sanford, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Midland County  ·  Michigan

👥7,700Population
💰$74,964Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$171,400Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓40.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.3%
Asian0.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads40.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma41 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,481 (27.9%)
Some College731 (13.8%)
Associates897 (16.9%)
Bachelors781 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree1,376 (25.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 27.9%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad27.9%
Some College13.8%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,964 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$171,400 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$948/mo
Total Housing Units3,460
Vacant Units265

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
53%
About Sanford, MI

Sanford is a city in Michigan, located in Midland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,700 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Sanford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,964 is near the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sanford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $171,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $948 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sanford is well-educated. 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sanford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48657 7,700 $74,964 $171,400 $948 2.5% 40.6% 88.5%