City

Shelbyville, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegan County  ·  Michigan

👥4,139Population
💰$76,420Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.4Median Age
🏠$272,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓23.5%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.2%Hispanic: 10.6%Black: 0.5%Other: 3.6%Race
White85.2%
Hispanic10.6%
Black0.5%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads23.5% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,199 (42.5%)
Some College277 (9.8%)
Associates679 (24.1%)
Bachelors243 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree418 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 42.5%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 24.1%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad42.5%
Some College9.8%
Associates24.1%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,420 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$272,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,289/mo
Total Housing Units2,101
Vacant Units350

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Shelbyville, MI

Shelbyville is a city in Michigan, located in Allegan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,139 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.4 years.

Economically, Shelbyville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,420 is near the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Shelbyville is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $272,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,289 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shelbyville is less-educated. 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shelbyville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49344 4,139 $76,420 $272,900 $1,289 5.5% 23.5% 83.2%