City

Whittemore, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Iosco County  ·  Michigan

👥1,908Population
💰$51,576Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$101,300Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓20.5%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 1.1%Other: 3.6%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic1.1%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty17.5% ▲ 75% above avg
College Grads20.5% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (1.4%)
HS Graduate462 (39.9%)
Some College232 (20.1%)
Associates210 (18.2%)
Bachelors127 (11%)
Graduate Degree110 (9.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 20.1%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 9.5%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad39.9%
Some College20.1%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate9.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,576 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$101,300 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$665/mo
Total Housing Units1,016
Vacant Units325

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Whittemore, MI

Whittemore is a city in Michigan, located in Iosco County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,908 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Whittemore is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,576 is below the national average. Approximately 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Whittemore is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $665 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Whittemore is less-educated. 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Whittemore
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48770 1,908 $51,576 $101,300 $665 6.7% 20.5% 84.7%