City

Smiths Creek, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Clair County  ·  Michigan

👥9,617Population
💰$69,600Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$191,800Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.7%Hispanic: 6.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.6%Race
White89.7%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian0.1%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma115 (1.7%)
HS Graduate2,375 (36.1%)
Some College1,112 (16.9%)
Associates1,136 (17.3%)
Bachelors788 (12%)
Graduate Degree1,058 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College16.9%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.8%Renter: 10.2%Tenure
Owner89.8%
Renter10.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,600 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$191,800 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,139/mo
Total Housing Units3,809
Vacant Units73

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Smiths Creek, MI

Smiths Creek is a city in Michigan, located in St. Clair County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,617 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Smiths Creek is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,600 is near the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Smiths Creek is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $191,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,139 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Smiths Creek is moderately educated. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Smiths Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48074 9,617 $69,600 $191,800 $1,139 4.7% 28.0% 89.8%