County

Crawford County, MI

3 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Michigan

👥11,509Population
💰$58,884Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂50.5Median Age
🏠$152,420Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 49% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1%Other: 3.5%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.2%
Asian1.0%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads33.1% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 49% above avg
No HS Diploma35 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,657 (32.8%)
Some College1,388 (17.2%)
Associates1,332 (16.5%)
Bachelors994 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree1,686 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College17.2%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.8%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,884 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$152,420 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$844/mo
Total Housing Units8,809
Vacant Units3,631

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
52%
About Crawford County, MI

Crawford County is located in Michigan and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 11,509 residents. With a median age of 50.52, it is a mature county.

Crawford County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $58,883 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.3%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 13.4% is above the national average.

Housing in Crawford County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $152,420 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $844. Homeownership rates are high at 80.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Crawford County are primarily White (92.75%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Crawford County, MI is a solidly middle-class area in Michigan. The 3 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 Crawford County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
49733 Frederic 1,910 $65,471 $148,500 $791 12.5% 25.9%
49738 Grayling 9,599 $57,573 $153,200 $855 6.3% 34.6%