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Zeba, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Baraga County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
353 Population 98/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $23,792 per capita
$97,000 Home Value $161,370 Zillow
39°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
66 Violent Crime/100K 1,258 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Zeba, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,500
43% below
$23,792 per capita
Home Value
$97,000
66% below
Zillow: $161,370
Violent Crime
66/100K
83% below
1,258/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
38% below
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
23.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
249 sunny days/yr

How Zeba Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Zeba's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
57%
Home Value
34%
Poverty
193%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Zeba a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Zeba residents earn a median household income of $42,500 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,792. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 211 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Zeba is $97,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,370. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Safety & Crime

Zeba reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,258/100K.

Education

20.9% of adults in Zeba hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Zeba has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population353
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density98/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$23,792
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty23.9%
County GDP$374M
Avg Weekly Wage$981

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,000
Rent
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$161,370
Housing Units173
Rent Burden26.7%

Crime

F
Violent66/100K
Property1,258/100K

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,296/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation865 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Zeba was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.