City

South Boardman, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Kalkaska County  ·  Michigan

👥2,125Population
💰$62,105Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂35.5Median Age
🏠$155,400Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓26.9%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 3.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.4%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic0.7%
Black3.9%
Asian0.1%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.9%)
HS Graduate518 (44.3%)
Some College178 (15.2%)
Associates147 (12.6%)
Bachelors79 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree235 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 44.3%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad44.3%
Some College15.2%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94%Renter: 6%Tenure
Owner94.0%
Renter6.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,105 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$155,400 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,090/mo
Total Housing Units885
Vacant Units163

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
54%
About South Boardman, MI

South Boardman is a city in Michigan, located in Kalkaska County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,125 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.5 years.

Economically, South Boardman is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,105 is below the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in South Boardman is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,090 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Boardman is moderately educated. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Boardman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49680 2,125 $62,105 $155,400 $1,090 2.9% 26.9% 94.0%