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Delta County, MI
5 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Delta County, Michigan.
Population
36,813
Land area
1,171sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Delta County
Delta County at a glance
- Delta County is 82% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,809 a year, 21% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,100 (32% below Michigan) and median rent is $692 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Escanaba (12,354), Gladstone (5,253) and Rapid River (223).
Local data for Delta County, MI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools16
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks11
- Post Offices9
- Parks27
- Grocery Stores17
- Restaurants85
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places8
Housing and community stats
Delta County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,809
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$157,100
Prices +15.4% in a year
Median rent
$692/mo
Homeownership
82.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
48.0
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,352), French Americans (4,442), Swedish Americans (3,879).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,375
13,886 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,325
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$352M
FY 2026, $9,548 per person
PPP loans
$79.9M
1,178 loans, 10,685 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$76.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Delta County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.7%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Delta County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
542
Most often winter weather
Flood insurance policies
42
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 8°F
30.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Delta County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Delta County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Delta County, MI?
- Escanaba is the largest city or town in Delta County, with about 12,354 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Delta County?
- Delta County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 49807, 49829, 49835, 49837, 49864.
- What is the population of Delta County, MI?
- About 36,813 people live in Delta County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Delta County?
- Delta County borders Marquette County, Menominee County, Alger County, Schoolcraft County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023