City

Suttons Bay, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Leelanau County  ·  Michigan

👥4,528Population
💰$89,688Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂53.9Median Age
🏠$367,400Median Home Value▲ 32% above avg
🎓50.8%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.5%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 1.3%Asian: 1.6%Other: 2.4%Race
White79.5%
Hispanic5.5%
Black1.3%
Asian1.6%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
16%
45–64
31%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads50.8% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.3%)
HS Graduate740 (22.2%)
Some College422 (12.7%)
Associates468 (14%)
Bachelors257 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree1,436 (43.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 22.2%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 43.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad22.2%
Some College12.7%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate43.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.7%Renter: 13.3%Tenure
Owner86.7%
Renter13.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,688 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$367,400 ▲ 32% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,227/mo
Total Housing Units2,439
Vacant Units669

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
53%
About Suttons Bay, MI

Suttons Bay is a city in Michigan, located in Leelanau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,528 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.9 years.

Economically, Suttons Bay is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,688 is above the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Suttons Bay is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $367,400, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,227 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Suttons Bay is well-educated. 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.46%).

Suttons Bay, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Suttons Bay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49682 4,528 $89,688 $367,400 $1,227 7.1% 50.8% 86.7%