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Luther, MI
Village in Lake County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49656.
Population
303
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
311
ZIP codes
1
Luther and its ZIP codes
Luther at a glance
- Luther is 75% denser than Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Luther, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Luther.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,823
1,694 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,505
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$209M
FY 2026, $17,291 per person
PPP loans
$749K
16 loans, 88 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Luther, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
171
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
13
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 11°F
37.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Luther, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Luther
1 in or overlapping Luther. Population shown
Cities near Luther
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Le RoyVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| TustinVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| BaldwinVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| WedgewoodCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Reed CityCity | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| CaberfaeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| HerseyVillage | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| BoonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| WellstonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| HarriettaVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
| ParisCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| CadillacCity | 20 mi | 8.3 |
| HaringCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| EvartCity | 23 mi | 2.5 |
| FountainVillage | 25 mi | 1 |
| BrethrenCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Luther, MI in?
- Luther is in Lake County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Luther, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Luther include 49656.
- What is the population of Luther, MI?
- About 303 people live in Luther, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Luther?
- Nearby places include Le Roy (11 mi), Tustin (12 mi), Baldwin (13 mi), Wedgewood (14 mi), Reed City (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023