City

Tawas City, MI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Iosco County  ·  Michigan

👥4,837Population
💰$58,160Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂51.3Median Age
🏠$154,100Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓32.5%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 69% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.8%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.7%
Asian1.1%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.5% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 69% above avg
No HS Diploma24 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,291 (38.2%)
Some College426 (12.6%)
Associates543 (16.1%)
Bachelors325 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree773 (22.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad38.2%
Some College12.6%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.4%Renter: 11.6%Tenure
Owner88.4%
Renter11.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,160 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$154,100 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$851/mo
Total Housing Units3,007
Vacant Units1,087

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Tawas City, MI

Tawas City is a city in Michigan, located in Iosco County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 4,837 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.3 years.

Economically, Tawas City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,160 is below the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Tawas City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $851 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tawas City is moderately educated. 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.35%).

Tawas City, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Tawas City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48763 4,837 $58,160 $154,100 $851 8.3% 32.5% 88.4%

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