City

Vassar, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Tuscola County  ·  Michigan

👥9,144Population
💰$63,363Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$137,900Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 1.5%Other: 2.8%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic4.7%
Black1.5%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.1%)
HS Graduate2,735 (46.1%)
Some College810 (13.7%)
Associates707 (11.9%)
Bachelors560 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree1,108 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 46.1%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad46.1%
Some College13.7%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.1%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,363 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$137,900 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$719/mo
Total Housing Units4,146
Vacant Units381

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Vassar, MI

Vassar is a city in Michigan, located in Tuscola County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,144 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Vassar is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,363 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Vassar is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $719 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vassar is moderately educated. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vassar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48768 9,144 $63,363 $137,900 $719 5.7% 28.1% 84.9%