County

Clare County, MI

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Michigan

👥33,779Population
💰$51,615Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$123,412Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 73% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.1%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.5%
Asian0.4%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty19.9% ▲ 99% above avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 73% above avg
No HS Diploma484 (2.1%)
HS Graduate8,620 (38.2%)
Some College4,277 (19%)
Associates3,476 (15.4%)
Bachelors2,601 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree3,109 (13.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 19%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad38.2%
Some College19.0%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.5%Renter: 14.5%Tenure
Owner85.5%
Renter14.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,615 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$123,412 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$735/mo
Total Housing Units22,991
Vacant Units9,848

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
53%
About Clare County, MI

Clare County is located in Michigan and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 33,779 residents. With a median age of 46.57, it is a mature county.

Clare County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $51,615 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.5%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 19.9% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Clare County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $123,412 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $735. Homeownership rates are high at 85.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Clare County are primarily White (93.07%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Clare County, MI is a working-class area in Michigan. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Clare County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
48617 Clare 9,729 $56,601 $154,500 $826 5.4% 31.6%
48622 Farwell 5,970 $57,500 $123,600 $754 6.6% 30.5%
48625 Harrison 12,939 $45,156 $95,900 $615 12.1% 18.2%
48632 Lake 4,995 $51,740 $130,300 $846 7.3% 25.9%
48633 Lake George 146 $46,944 $246,700 — 12.5% 62.0%

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