City

Gladwin, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Gladwin County  ·  Michigan

👥16,269Population
💰$55,415Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂51.7Median Age
🏠$154,000Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓27.9%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.2%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.2%
Asian0.5%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
29%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty14.5% ▲ 45% above avg
College Grads27.9% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma226 (2%)
HS Graduate3,906 (35.2%)
Some College1,997 (18%)
Associates1,882 (16.9%)
Bachelors1,341 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree1,757 (15.8%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 18%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad35.2%
Some College18.0%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.1%Renter: 11.9%Tenure
Owner88.1%
Renter11.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,415 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$154,000 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$689/mo
Total Housing Units11,073
Vacant Units4,110

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
54%
About Gladwin, MI

Gladwin is a city in Michigan, located in Gladwin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,269 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.7 years.

Economically, Gladwin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,415 is below the national average. Approximately 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Gladwin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $689 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gladwin is moderately educated. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.12%).

Gladwin, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Gladwin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48624 16,269 $55,415 $154,000 $689 6.4% 27.9% 88.1%