City

Sumner, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Gratiot County  ·  Michigan

👥1,496Population
💰$62,813Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂48.1Median Age
🏠$137,500Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓22.6%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Hispanic: 1%Other: 1.8%Race
White97.2%
Hispanic1.0%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
34%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads22.6% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate505 (47.2%)
Some College164 (15.3%)
Associates156 (14.6%)
Bachelors114 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree128 (12%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 47.2%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 12%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad47.2%
Some College15.3%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate12.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,813 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$137,500 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$990/mo
Total Housing Units717
Vacant Units85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Sumner, MI

Sumner is a city in Michigan, located in Gratiot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,496 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.1 years.

Economically, Sumner is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,813 is below the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sumner is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $990 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sumner is less-educated. 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sumner
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48889 1,496 $62,813 $137,500 $990 6.6% 22.6% 84.8%