City

Herron, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Alpena County  ·  Michigan

👥843Population
💰$74,000Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$208,100Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 0.8%Other: 5%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic0.8%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
12%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (1.1%)
HS Graduate182 (34.2%)
Some College43 (8.1%)
Associates140 (26.3%)
Bachelors78 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree83 (15.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 26.3%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College8.1%
Associates26.3%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.7%Renter: 12.3%Tenure
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,000 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$208,100 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$961/mo
Total Housing Units419
Vacant Units93

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Herron, MI

Herron is a city in Michigan, located in Alpena County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 843 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, Herron is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,000 is near the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Herron is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $208,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $961 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Herron is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Herron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49744 843 $74,000 $208,100 $961 3.4% 30.3% 87.7%