City

Fort Gratiot, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Clair County  ·  Michigan

👥15,371Population
💰$78,841Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂48.5Median Age
🏠$199,200Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓42.7%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.5%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic5.1%
Black1.2%
Asian0.8%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads42.7% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma106 (1%)
HS Graduate2,755 (25.5%)
Some College1,691 (15.6%)
Associates1,643 (15.2%)
Bachelors1,288 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree3,334 (30.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 25.5%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 30.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad25.5%
Some College15.6%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate30.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,841 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$199,200 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$956/mo
Total Housing Units7,324
Vacant Units789

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Fort Gratiot, MI

Fort Gratiot is a city in Michigan, located in St. Clair County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,371 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.5 years.

Economically, Fort Gratiot is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,841 is near the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Gratiot is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $199,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $956 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Gratiot is well-educated. 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.28%).

Fort Gratiot, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Fort Gratiot
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48059 15,371 $78,841 $199,200 $956 5.6% 42.7% 82.3%