City

Vulcan, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Dickinson County  ·  Michigan

👥2,094Population
💰$75,461Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂53.7Median Age
🏠$187,200Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓41.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Hispanic: 1.3%Other: 1.4%Race
White97.2%
Hispanic1.3%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
27%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads41.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.4%)
HS Graduate525 (33.7%)
Some College146 (9.4%)
Associates232 (14.9%)
Bachelors153 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree496 (31.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 31.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad33.7%
Some College9.4%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate31.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.8%Renter: 9.2%Tenure
Owner90.8%
Renter9.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,461 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$187,200 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$847/mo
Total Housing Units1,400
Vacant Units479

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
61%
About Vulcan, MI

Vulcan is a city in Michigan, located in Dickinson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,094 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.7 years.

Economically, Vulcan is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,461 is near the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Vulcan is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $847 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vulcan is well-educated. 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vulcan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49892 2,094 $75,461 $187,200 $847 3.0% 41.6% 90.8%