City

White Cloud, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Newaygo County  ·  Michigan

👥8,059Population
💰$52,786Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$139,300Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓20.5%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.7%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 5.1%Race
White87.7%
Hispanic4.2%
Black1.2%
Asian0.5%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
33%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty18.4% ▲ 84% above avg
College Grads20.5% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma140 (2.6%)
HS Graduate2,095 (39.5%)
Some College995 (18.8%)
Associates987 (18.6%)
Bachelors455 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree629 (11.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 11.9%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad39.5%
Some College18.8%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate11.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.8%Renter: 14.2%Tenure
Owner85.8%
Renter14.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,786 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$139,300 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$846/mo
Total Housing Units4,265
Vacant Units1,095

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About White Cloud, MI

White Cloud is a city in Michigan, located in Newaygo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,059 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, White Cloud is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,786 is below the national average. Approximately 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in White Cloud is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $846 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of White Cloud is less-educated. 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in White Cloud
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49349 8,059 $52,786 $139,300 $846 5.2% 20.5% 85.8%