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Clinton County, MI
12 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Clinton County, Michigan.
Population
79,626
Land area
567sq mi
People per sq mi
140
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Clinton County
Clinton County at a glance
- The median household income is $88,210, 21% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $259,500 (12% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,092 a month.
- Its largest cities are St. Johns (7,715), DeWitt (4,777) and Bath (2,896).
Local data for Clinton County, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clinton County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,210
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$259,500
Prices +5.4% in a year
Median rent
$1,092/mo
Homeownership
82.2%
Bachelor's or higher
35.4%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (24,231), Irish Americans (10,044), Polish Americans (4,030).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,681
18,741 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,057
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$556M
FY 2026, $7,028 per person
PPP loans
$196M
2,369 loans, 22,952 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$600K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Clinton County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home16.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clinton County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
232
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
78
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
34.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clinton County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Clinton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Clinton County, MI?
- St. Johns is the largest city or town in Clinton County, with about 7,715 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Clinton County?
- Clinton County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 48808, 48820, 48822, 48835, 48840.
- What is the population of Clinton County, MI?
- About 79,626 people live in Clinton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Clinton County?
- Clinton County borders Ingham County, Eaton County, Shiawassee County, Montcalm County, Ionia County, Gratiot County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023