City

Shingleton, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Alger County  ·  Michigan

👥586Population
💰$40,313Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂55.4Median Age
🏠$140,800Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓10.2%College Grads▼ 74% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87%Hispanic: 0.3%Other: 5.1%Race
White87.0%
Hispanic0.3%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
1%
25–44
26%
45–64
36%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty23.9% ▲ 139% above avg
College Grads10.2% ▼ 74% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma33 (7%)
HS Graduate299 (63.5%)
Some College42 (8.9%)
Associates49 (10.4%)
Bachelors17 (3.6%)
Graduate Degree31 (6.6%)

Education

No HS: 7%HS Grad: 63.5%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 3.6%Graduate: 6.6%Edu
No HS7.0%
HS Grad63.5%
Some College8.9%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors3.6%
Graduate6.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.2%Renter: 29.8%Tenure
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
42%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,313 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$140,800 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$686/mo
Total Housing Units418
Vacant Units153

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
7%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
60%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
52%
About Shingleton, MI

Shingleton is a city in Michigan, located in Alger County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 586 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.4 years.

Economically, Shingleton is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,313 is below the national average. Approximately 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Shingleton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $686 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shingleton is less-educated. 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shingleton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49884 586 $40,313 $140,800 $686 3.4% 10.2% 70.2%