City

Skandia, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Marquette County  ·  Michigan

👥1,798Population
💰$75,417Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$218,200Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓49.8%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.3%Other: 2.2%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.1%
Asian1.3%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads49.8% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate355 (26.7%)
Some College104 (7.8%)
Associates207 (15.5%)
Bachelors137 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree526 (39.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 26.7%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 39.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad26.7%
Some College7.8%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate39.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.6%Renter: 4.4%Tenure
Owner95.6%
Renter4.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,417 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$218,200 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,308/mo
Total Housing Units1,076
Vacant Units307

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Skandia, MI

Skandia is a city in Michigan, located in Marquette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,798 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Skandia is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,417 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Skandia is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $218,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,308 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Skandia is well-educated. 49.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Skandia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49885 1,798 $75,417 $218,200 $1,308 4.3% 49.8% 95.6%