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Marshall, MI
City in Calhoun County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49068.
Population
6,804
Land area
7.8sq mi
People per sq mi
874
ZIP codes
1
Marshall and its ZIP codes
Marshall at a glance
- Marshall is about 4.9 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 147th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $76,050 a year, 4% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,500 (25% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,088 a month.
Local data for Marshall, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marshall, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,050
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$173,500
Median rent
$1,088/mo
Homeownership
66.4%
Bachelor's or higher
42.1%
Median age
46.5
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,525), Irish Americans (726), Polish Americans (268).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calhoun County. PPP loans are for Marshall.
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
$24.6M
416 loans, 3,180 jobs reported
How people get to work
Marshall, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home10.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marshall, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
83° / 17°F
31.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marshall, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
ZIP codes in Marshall
1 in or overlapping Marshall. Population shown
Cities near Marshall
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Brownlee ParkCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2 |
| BurlingtonVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Battle CreekCity | 11 mi | 42.6 |
| TekonshaVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| SpringfieldCity | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| BellevueVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| OlivetCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| HomerVillage | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| AlbionCity | 14 mi | 4.4 |
| Level Park-Oak ParkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.2 |
| Union CityVillage | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| ClimaxVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| AthensVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| AugustaVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
| SpringportVillage | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| ConcordVillage | 20 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marshall, MI in?
- Marshall is in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Marshall, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Marshall include 49068.
- What is the population of Marshall, MI?
- About 6,804 people live in Marshall, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marshall?
- Nearby places include Brownlee Park (7.1 mi), Burlington (11 mi), Battle Creek (11 mi), Tekonsha (12 mi), Springfield (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023