City

Wilson, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Menominee County  ·  Michigan

👥1,718Population
💰$56,979Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$165,300Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊9.9%Unemployment▲ 101% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.8%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 1.6%Asian: 1.6%Other: 6%Race
White59.8%
Hispanic4.4%
Black1.6%
Asian1.6%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.13
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment9.9% ▲ 101% above avg
No HS Diploma51 (4.9%)
HS Graduate358 (34.1%)
Some College159 (15.2%)
Associates136 (13%)
Bachelors159 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree186 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 4.9%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS4.9%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College15.2%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.3%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,979 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$165,300 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$418/mo
Total Housing Units717
Vacant Units170

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Wilson, MI

Wilson is a city in Michigan, located in Menominee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,718 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Wilson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,979 is below the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Wilson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $418 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wilson is moderately educated. 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (59.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wilson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49896 1,718 $56,979 $165,300 $418 9.9% 32.9% 73.3%