City

Spruce, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Alcona County  ·  Michigan

👥1,014Population
💰$67,955Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂59.5Median Age
🏠$198,900Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 0.6%Other: 2.7%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic0.6%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
8%
18–24
6%
25–44
13%
45–64
32%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.4%)
HS Graduate229 (29.7%)
Some College106 (13.7%)
Associates156 (20.2%)
Bachelors105 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree172 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 29.7%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad29.7%
Some College13.7%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96%Renter: 4%Tenure
Owner96.0%
Renter4.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,955 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$198,900 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,026
Vacant Units530

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Spruce, MI

Spruce is a city in Michigan, located in Alcona County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,014 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.5 years.

Economically, Spruce is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,955 is near the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Spruce is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $198,900, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Spruce is moderately educated. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Spruce
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48762 1,014 $67,955 $198,900 3.1% 35.9% 96.0%