City

Yale, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Clair County  ·  Michigan

👥5,400Population
💰$58,177Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$174,800Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓22.8%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊12.6%Unemployment▲ 157% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.8%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.1%
Asian0.2%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads22.8% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment12.6% ▲ 157% above avg
No HS Diploma55 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,563 (44%)
Some College513 (14.5%)
Associates609 (17.2%)
Bachelors368 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree442 (12.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 44%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad44.0%
Some College14.5%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,177 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$174,800 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$891/mo
Total Housing Units2,331
Vacant Units124

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Yale, MI

Yale is a city in Michigan, located in St. Clair County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,400 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Yale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,177 is below the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Yale is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $891 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Yale is less-educated. 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Yale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48097 5,400 $58,177 $174,800 $891 12.6% 22.8% 80.3%