City

Three Rivers, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Joseph County  ·  Michigan

👥18,439Population
💰$63,040Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$174,000Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓31.2%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.3%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 5.2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 4.3%Race
White84.3%
Hispanic5.4%
Black5.2%
Asian0.7%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads31.2% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma148 (1.2%)
HS Graduate3,930 (32.3%)
Some College1,822 (15%)
Associates2,480 (20.4%)
Bachelors1,263 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree2,539 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 15%Associates: 20.4%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College15.0%
Associates20.4%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,040 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$174,000 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$824/mo
Total Housing Units8,512
Vacant Units1,122

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Three Rivers, MI

Three Rivers is a city in Michigan, located in St. Joseph County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,439 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Three Rivers is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,040 is below the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Three Rivers is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $824 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Three Rivers is moderately educated. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Three Rivers
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49093 18,439 $63,040 $174,000 $824 6.5% 31.2% 73.2%