City

Stanton, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Montcalm County  ·  Michigan

👥5,905Population
💰$55,954Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂49.2Median Age
🏠$147,300Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 51% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.6%Other: 3.6%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.6%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
3%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty16.2% ▲ 62% above avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 51% above avg
No HS Diploma120 (2.8%)
HS Graduate1,586 (36.8%)
Some College782 (18.2%)
Associates669 (15.5%)
Bachelors528 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree620 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College18.2%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,954 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$147,300 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$899/mo
Total Housing Units2,928
Vacant Units503

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Stanton, MI

Stanton is a city in Michigan, located in Montcalm County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,905 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.2 years.

Economically, Stanton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,954 is below the national average. Approximately 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Stanton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $899 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stanton is moderately educated. 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stanton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48888 5,905 $55,954 $147,300 $899 7.4% 26.7% 79.6%