City

Waldron, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Hillsdale County  ·  Michigan

👥1,517Population
💰$55,903Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$131,800Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓24.6%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊11.2%Unemployment▲ 130% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 0.3%Other: 3%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic0.3%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
30%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment11.2% ▲ 130% above avg
No HS Diploma11 (1.2%)
HS Graduate473 (50.3%)
Some College127 (13.5%)
Associates99 (10.5%)
Bachelors115 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree116 (12.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 50.3%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 12.3%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad50.3%
Some College13.5%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate12.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.7%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,903 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$131,800 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$889/mo
Total Housing Units639
Vacant Units74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
66%
About Waldron, MI

Waldron is a city in Michigan, located in Hillsdale County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,517 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, Waldron is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,903 is below the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Waldron is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $131,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $889 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waldron is less-educated. 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waldron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49288 1,517 $55,903 $131,800 $889 11.2% 24.6% 72.7%