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49078

Otsego, MI

Total Population
10,464
Median Household Income
$72,985
Median Home Value
$185,200
Median Rent
$1,123

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$72,985
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$185,200
101% above state median
Rent
$1,123
100% above state median
Median Age
42.5 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Otsego, MI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Low poverty rate of 6.5%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$72,985
-2.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
State: $-17,934,661
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.60 people

Total Households
4,024
Family Households
56.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
44.0%
#2 Industry
Education
24.9%
#3 Industry
Construction
8.8%
Total Employed Residents:3,155

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.2%
9 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:4,811
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.7%
5,092 employed
Labor Force
5,321
229 unemployed
Median Age
42.5 years
Per Capita Income
$33,603
Poverty Rate
6.5%

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