City

Saranac, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Ionia County  ·  Michigan

👥5,358Population
💰$76,915Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$219,400Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic4.7%
Black1.1%
Asian0.3%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
15%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,239 (38.5%)
Some College435 (13.5%)
Associates406 (12.6%)
Bachelors346 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree788 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad38.5%
Some College13.5%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,915 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$219,400 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$675/mo
Total Housing Units2,014
Vacant Units116

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Saranac, MI

Saranac is a city in Michigan, located in Ionia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,358 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Saranac is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,915 is near the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Saranac is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $219,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $675 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saranac is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.8%).

Saranac, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Saranac
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48881 5,358 $76,915 $219,400 $675 4.0% 35.2% 79.8%