City

Six Lakes, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Montcalm County  ·  Michigan

👥1,529Population
💰$66,360Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂52.5Median Age
🏠$124,600Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓23.4%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 4.6%Other: 0.7%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic4.6%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
9%
25–44
17%
45–64
33%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads23.4% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
HS Graduate451 (40.2%)
Some College224 (20%)
Associates185 (16.5%)
Bachelors115 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree147 (13.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.2%Some College: 20%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 13.1%Edu
HS Grad40.2%
Some College20.0%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate13.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.6%Renter: 10.4%Tenure
Owner89.6%
Renter10.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,360 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$124,600 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,111/mo
Total Housing Units975
Vacant Units300

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Six Lakes, MI

Six Lakes is a city in Michigan, located in Montcalm County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,529 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.5 years.

Economically, Six Lakes is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,360 is near the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Six Lakes is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,111 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Six Lakes is less-educated. 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Six Lakes
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48886 1,529 $66,360 $124,600 $1,111 5.8% 23.4% 89.6%