City

Sears, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Osceola County  ·  Michigan

👥1,332Population
💰$59,313Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$168,300Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓26.4%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.1% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 3.4%Other: 3.2%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic2.9%
Black3.4%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.5%)
HS Graduate338 (40.6%)
Some College96 (11.5%)
Associates175 (21%)
Bachelors60 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree160 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 40.6%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 21%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad40.6%
Some College11.5%
Associates21.0%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.7%Renter: 6.3%Tenure
Owner93.7%
Renter6.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,313 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$168,300 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,023/mo
Total Housing Units991
Vacant Units454

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Sears, MI

Sears is a city in Michigan, located in Osceola County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,332 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, Sears is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,313 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sears is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,023 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sears is moderately educated. 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sears
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49679 1,332 $59,313 $168,300 $1,023 4.1% 26.4% 93.7%