City

Wetmore, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Alger County  ·  Michigan

👥863Population
💰$55,114Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂57.4Median Age
🏠$164,200Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 94% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.6% Female 42.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.4%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.5%Other: 4.1%Race
White75.4%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.5%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
3%
18–24
14%
25–44
11%
45–64
31%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 94% below avg
HS Graduate286 (44.8%)
Some College67 (10.5%)
Associates95 (14.9%)
Bachelors97 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree93 (14.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.8%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 14.6%Edu
HS Grad44.8%
Some College10.5%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate14.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.3%Renter: 18.7%Tenure
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,114 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$164,200 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$438/mo
Total Housing Units1,216
Vacant Units821

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
55%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
63%
About Wetmore, MI

Wetmore is a city in Michigan, located in Alger County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 863 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.4 years.

Economically, Wetmore is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,114 is below the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wetmore is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $438 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wetmore is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (75.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wetmore
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49895 863 $55,114 $164,200 $438 0.3% 29.8% 81.3%