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Benzie County, MI
14 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Benzie County, Michigan.
Population
18,310
Land area
320sq mi
People per sq mi
57
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Benzie County
Benzie County at a glance
- Benzie County is 68% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,834, close to the Michigan median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $285,700 (23% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,026 a month.
- Its largest cities are Frankfort (1,225), Benzonia (718) and Hardwood Acres (611).
Local data for Benzie County, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Benzie County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,834
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$285,700
Prices +8.4% in a year
Median rent
$1,026/mo
Homeownership
87.8%
Bachelor's or higher
36.9%
Median age
50.8
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,955), Irish Americans (2,455), Polish Americans (1,075).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,346
5,028 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,595
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$169M
FY 2026, $9,380 per person
PPP loans
$40.83M
525 loans, 5,509 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$167K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Benzie County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Benzie County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
183
Most often winter storm
Flood insurance policies
21
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 19°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benzie County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Benzie County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Benzie County, MI?
- Frankfort is the largest city or town in Benzie County, with about 1,225 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Benzie County?
- Benzie County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 49616, 49617, 49628, 49635, 49640.
- What is the population of Benzie County, MI?
- About 18,310 people live in Benzie County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Benzie County?
- Benzie County borders Grand Traverse County, Wexford County, Manistee County, Leelanau County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023