Cadillac, MI — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 49601 serves a portion of Cadillac, Michigan, within Wexford County. This community is home to approximately 6,522 residents, with a median age of 27.1 years. The median household income of $60,704 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $449,209 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 65% owner-occupied and 35% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Cadillac is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 90 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 59% and an unemployment rate of 4.1%, 49601 reflects the economic character of Wexford County in Michigan.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 6,522 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 11,146 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $60,704 | ↓ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $449,209 | ↑ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 90 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | ↑ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 13.0% | ↑ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 59% | ↑ 69% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 27.1 yrs | ↓ 29% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 65% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 35% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 2,869 | — |