City

Watersmeet, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Gogebic County  ·  Michigan

👥1,054Population
💰$61,101Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂60.8Median Age
🏠$245,800Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓36.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72%Hispanic: 1.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 5.1%Race
White72.0%
Hispanic1.8%
Asian0.2%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
0%
25–44
8%
45–64
31%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.86
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads36.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
HS Graduate303 (35.6%)
Some College59 (6.9%)
Associates181 (21.3%)
Bachelors98 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree209 (24.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 21.3%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
HS Grad35.6%
Some College6.9%
Associates21.3%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.1%Renter: 12.9%Tenure
Owner87.1%
Renter12.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,101 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$245,800 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$481/mo
Total Housing Units1,494
Vacant Units929

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Watersmeet, MI

Watersmeet is a city in Michigan, located in Gogebic County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,054 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.8 years.

Economically, Watersmeet is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,101 is below the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Watersmeet is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $245,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $481 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Watersmeet is moderately educated. 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (72.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Watersmeet
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49969 1,054 $61,101 $245,800 $481 3.2% 36.1% 87.1%