City

Trenary, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Alger County  ·  Michigan

👥605Population
💰$51,250Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$140,900Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓23.3%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊11.0%Unemployment▲ 125% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 0.8%Other: 3.3%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic0.8%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
16%
45–64
32%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads23.3% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment11.0% ▲ 125% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate140 (34.7%)
Some College97 (24%)
Associates72 (17.8%)
Bachelors36 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree58 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 24%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College24.0%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.3%Renter: 5.7%Tenure
Owner94.3%
Renter5.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,250 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$140,900 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,375/mo
Total Housing Units400
Vacant Units171

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Trenary, MI

Trenary is a city in Michigan, located in Alger County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 605 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Trenary is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,250 is below the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Trenary is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,375 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Trenary is less-educated. 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Trenary
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49891 605 $51,250 $140,900 $1,375 11.0% 23.3% 94.3%