City

Standish, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Arenac County  ·  Michigan

👥4,806Population
💰$52,899Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂46.2Median Age
🏠$112,400Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.3%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.3%
Asian0.4%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma47 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,261 (38.9%)
Some College477 (14.7%)
Associates530 (16.3%)
Bachelors449 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree478 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad38.9%
Some College14.7%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,899 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$112,400 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$682/mo
Total Housing Units2,435
Vacant Units466

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About Standish, MI

Standish is a city in Michigan, located in Arenac County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,806 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.2 years.

Economically, Standish is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,899 is below the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Standish is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $682 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Standish is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Standish
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48658 4,806 $52,899 $112,400 $682 5.1% 28.6% 78.0%