City

Stanwood, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Mecosta County  ·  Michigan

👥4,851Population
💰$67,627Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂56.0Median Age
🏠$222,800Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓41.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads41.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma53 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,106 (29.8%)
Some College530 (14.3%)
Associates490 (13.2%)
Bachelors459 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree1,075 (29%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 29%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College14.3%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate29.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.6%Renter: 11.4%Tenure
Owner88.6%
Renter11.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,627 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$222,800 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$861/mo
Total Housing Units3,179
Vacant Units973

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
54%
About Stanwood, MI

Stanwood is a city in Michigan, located in Mecosta County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,851 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56 years.

Economically, Stanwood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,627 is near the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Stanwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $222,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $861 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stanwood is well-educated. 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stanwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49346 4,851 $67,627 $222,800 $861 3.0% 41.3% 88.6%