City

Oscoda, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Iosco County  ·  Michigan

👥9,281Population
💰$42,260Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂51.9Median Age
🏠$110,500Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊8.7%Unemployment▲ 77% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.3%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.4%
Asian0.4%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty19.7% ▲ 97% above avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment8.7% ▲ 77% above avg
No HS Diploma55 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,374 (35.9%)
Some College1,052 (15.9%)
Associates1,267 (19.2%)
Bachelors779 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree1,089 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College15.9%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,260 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$110,500 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$675/mo
Total Housing Units7,074
Vacant Units2,760

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
52%
About Oscoda, MI

Oscoda is a city in Michigan, located in Iosco County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,281 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.9 years.

Economically, Oscoda is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,260 is below the national average. Approximately 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Oscoda is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $675 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oscoda is moderately educated. 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oscoda
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48750 9,281 $42,260 $110,500 $675 8.7% 28.2% 80.9%