City

Scottville, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Mason County  ·  Michigan

👥4,905Population
💰$56,643Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$174,000Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.3%Hispanic: 8.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.7%Race
White87.3%
Hispanic8.3%
Asian0.3%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 43% above avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,148 (37.5%)
Some College420 (13.7%)
Associates525 (17.1%)
Bachelors393 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree553 (18.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College13.7%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.3%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,643 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$174,000 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$792/mo
Total Housing Units2,122
Vacant Units264

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Scottville, MI

Scottville is a city in Michigan, located in Mason County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,905 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Scottville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,643 is below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Scottville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $792 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scottville is moderately educated. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Scottville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49454 4,905 $56,643 $174,000 $792 7.0% 30.9% 76.3%