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Homer, MI

Village in Calhoun County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49245.

Population

1,610

Land area

1.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,154

ZIP codes

1

Homer and its ZIP codes

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Homer at a glance

  • Homer is about 6.5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $54,737, 25% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,200 (41% below Michigan) and median rent is $825 a month.

Local data for Homer, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Homer, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$54,737

Poverty rate

18.7%

Median home value

$136,200

Median rent

$825/mo

Homeownership

56.8%

Bachelor's or higher

11.3%

Median age

31.5

Average commute

26.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (324), Irish Americans (126), Polish Americans (81).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calhoun County. PPP loans are for Homer.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.3%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$67,996

54,949 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,199

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.1B

FY 2026, $7,932 per person

PPP loans

$14.1M

126 loans, 1,948 jobs reported

Calhoun County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Homer, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.8%
  • Carpooled3.4%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walked8.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
  • Worked from home3.0%

Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Homer, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

327

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

129

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 16°F

39.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Homer, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.6%

U.S. 33.3% +11.3 pts

Diabetes

13.7%

U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts

Smoking

22.8%

U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.7%

U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts

ZIP codes in Homer

1 in or overlapping Homer. Population shown

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Cities near Homer

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AlbionCity7.4 mi4.4
LitchfieldCity7.8 mi2.8
ConcordVillage8.7 mi1.5
TekonshaVillage9.9 mi1
AllenVillage13 mi0.2
MarshallCity14 mi7.8
HanoverVillage14 mi0.4
JonesvilleCity14 mi2.8
Spring ArborCensus-designated place14 mi2.8
BurlingtonVillage14 mi0.8
QuincyVillage15 mi1.6
ParmaVillage15 mi1
SpringportVillage17 mi1.3
ColdwaterCity17 mi9.4
HillsdaleCity18 mi5.7
Union CityVillage18 mi1.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Homer, MI in?
Homer is in Calhoun County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Homer, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Homer include 49245.
What is the population of Homer, MI?
About 1,610 people live in Homer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Homer?
Nearby places include Albion (7.4 mi), Litchfield (7.8 mi), Concord (8.7 mi), Tekonsha (9.9 mi), Allen (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023