County

Oscoda County, MI

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Michigan

👥6,496Population
💰$52,335Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$126,922Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓27.2%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 76% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.7%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.4%
Asian0.3%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads27.2% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 76% above avg
No HS Diploma87 (2.1%)
HS Graduate1,493 (36%)
Some College774 (18.7%)
Associates662 (16%)
Bachelors405 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree721 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 36%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad36.0%
Some College18.7%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.1%Renter: 14.9%Tenure
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,335 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$126,921 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$631/mo
Total Housing Units5,185
Vacant Units2,505

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
53%
About Oscoda County, MI

Oscoda County is located in Michigan and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,496 residents. With a median age of 47.52, it is a mature county.

Oscoda County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $52,334 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.6%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 15.0% is above the national average.

Housing in Oscoda County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $126,921 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $630. Homeownership rates are high at 85.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Oscoda County are primarily White (92.83%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Oscoda County, MI is a working-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 Oscoda County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
48619 Comins 474 $46,198 $125,000 $775 14.8% 22.2%
48621 Fairview 1,087 $52,353 $135,900 $731 0.0% 31.8%
48636 Luzerne 891 $63,478 $135,700 6.9% 25.5%
48647 Mio 4,044 $50,594 $122,800 $587 10.6% 27.0%