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49274

Reading, MI

Total Population

3,727

Median Household Income

$55,333

Median Home Value

$158,800

Median Rent

$761

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$55,333

100.3% above state median

Home Value

$158,800

100.8% above state median

Rent

$761

100% above state median

Median Age

41.1 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.

Location Map

Reading, MI 49274

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Demographics Overview

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

Key Demographic Insightsfor Reading, MI

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

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.5%, below national average.

Poverty rate of 23.4% is above national average of 11.5%.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$55,333

-26.4% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.3%

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: 2.59 people

Total Households

1,434

Family Households

50.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Manufacturing

34.4%

#2 Industry

Education

20.9%

#3 Industry

Construction

11.6%

Total Employed Residents:1,079

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

7.9%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

4.2%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

1.5%

21 workers

Public Transit

0.1%

1 workers

Total Commuting Workers:1,397

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

97.5%

1,535 employed

Labor Force

1,574

39 unemployed

Median Age

41.1 years

Per Capita Income

$28,196

Poverty Rate

23.4%

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