Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Zilwaukee is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,696. Residents earn $57,449 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Zilwaukee receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Zilwaukee offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Zilwaukee is $57,449, 24% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Zilwaukee is $87,900, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,115 per month. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Zilwaukee is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 311 per 100,000, 84% below the national average.
18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Zilwaukee experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches, including 40.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,449 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,686 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,050 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,334 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,117 |
| County GDP | $4,724M |
| Restaurants | 211 |
| Healthcare | 326 |
| Retail | 355 |
| Manufacturing | 99 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,313 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.91% |
| Commute Time | 21.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |
| Census Median | $87,900 |
| 69% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,115 |
| 4% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,313 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.91% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% |
| Depression | 29.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.6% |
| Physical Distress | 15.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,515/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 326 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 311.0/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 311.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.0 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 585 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 767/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4836°N, 83.9245°W |
| County FIPS | 26017 |
Winner: Republican by 14.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.7% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 767/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 326 |
| Restaurants | 211 |
| Retail Stores | 355 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 21.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |