City

Sault Sainte Marie, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Chippewa County  ·  Michigan

👥18,778Population
💰$59,847Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$146,400Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.2%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.9%Other: 11.9%Race
White70.2%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.8%
Asian0.9%
Other11.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
15%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma66 (0.6%)
HS Graduate3,827 (32.7%)
Some College1,845 (15.8%)
Associates2,036 (17.4%)
Bachelors1,105 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree2,815 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College15.8%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.8%Renter: 34.2%Tenure
Owner65.8%
Renter34.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,847 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$146,400 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$782/mo
Total Housing Units9,388
Vacant Units1,551

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
59%
About Sault Sainte Marie, MI

Sault Sainte Marie is a city in Michigan, located in Chippewa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,778 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Sault Sainte Marie is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,847 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sault Sainte Marie is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $782 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sault Sainte Marie is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.22%).

Sault Sainte Marie, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Sault Sainte Marie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49783 18,778 $59,847 $146,400 $782 5.1% 33.5% 65.8%