County

Gladwin County, MI

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Michigan

👥39,319Population
💰$58,695Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂47.7Median Age
🏠$157,233Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.7%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 4.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.1%Race
White86.7%
Hispanic4.6%
Black4.6%
Asian0.6%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma329 (1.2%)
HS Graduate9,002 (33.4%)
Some College4,093 (15.2%)
Associates4,166 (15.5%)
Bachelors3,166 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree6,203 (23%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College15.2%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,695 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$157,233 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$778/mo
Total Housing Units23,676
Vacant Units6,364

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About Gladwin County, MI

Gladwin County is located in Michigan and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 39,319 residents. With a median age of 47.71, it is a mature county.

Gladwin County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $58,695 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.4% is above the national average.

Housing in Gladwin County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $157,233 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $777. Homeownership rates are high at 80.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Gladwin County are primarily White (86.68%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Gladwin County, MI is a solidly middle-class area in Michigan. The 4 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 Gladwin County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
48612 Beaverton 8,505 $55,445 $156,700 $694 6.2% 29.6%
48624 Gladwin 16,269 $55,415 $154,000 $689 6.4% 27.9%
48652 Rhodes 1,877 $69,808 $160,900 — 3.9% 23.5%
48638 Saginaw 12,668 $63,444 $161,200 $948 2.7% 48.6%

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