Lapeer City, Michigan, is a small town in eastern Michigan. It lies north of Interstate 69 on the south branch of the Flint River. The name Lapeer was given to the town by French and Indian traders because of its rocky river bed. In French, the name means "stone." This small city is home to several notable sports figures, including Kirk Gibson of the Detroit Tigers, Tom Wargo of the Miami Dolphins, Jake Long of the Miami Dolphins, and Rob Rubick, former Detroit Lion.
The median age of the population was 36 years. There were a total of 41.3% households with children. Twenty-four percent of households had a married couple, while 15.7% of households were headed by single women. Forty-five percent of households were non-families. Forty-three percent of households were headed by a single person. The average family size was two. There were 49 evictions recorded in Lapeer City during the year 2016.
The median income of the population in Lapeer City, MI is $50,587, a relatively higher level compared to other parts of the country. However, residents of ZIP code 48446 earn slightly less than their neighbors. In fact, they are much less likely to be poor than those living in other parts of town. However, they are still far better off than those living in lower income areas.