City

Vanderbilt, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Otsego County  ·  Michigan

👥1,918Population
💰$57,367Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$162,700Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓22.6%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.8% Female 41.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 1.7%Other: 2.4%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic0.8%
Black1.7%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty20.1% ▲ 101% above avg
College Grads22.6% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (1.5%)
HS Graduate513 (41.5%)
Some College189 (15.3%)
Associates238 (19.2%)
Bachelors114 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree165 (13.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 41.5%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 13.3%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad41.5%
Some College15.3%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate13.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.3%Renter: 21.7%Tenure
Owner78.3%
Renter21.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,367 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$162,700 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$918/mo
Total Housing Units1,197
Vacant Units378

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
53%
About Vanderbilt, MI

Vanderbilt is a city in Michigan, located in Otsego County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,918 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Vanderbilt is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,367 is below the national average. Approximately 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Vanderbilt is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $918 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vanderbilt is less-educated. 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vanderbilt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49795 1,918 $57,367 $162,700 $918 5.7% 22.6% 78.3%