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Escanaba, MI
City in Delta County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49829.
Population
12,354
Land area
12.7sq mi
People per sq mi
969
ZIP codes
1
Escanaba and its ZIP codes
Escanaba at a glance
- Escanaba is about 5.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 84th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $45,369 a year, 38% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,200 (46% below Michigan) and median rent is $657 a month.
Local data for Escanaba, MI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools8
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks6
- Post Offices1
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores9
- Restaurants48
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Escanaba, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,369
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$125,200
Median rent
$657/mo
Homeownership
63.9%
Bachelor's or higher
19.8%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
11.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,420), French Americans (1,546), Irish Americans (1,425).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delta County. PPP loans are for Escanaba.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.6 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
How people get to work
Escanaba, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 11.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Escanaba, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
542
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
42
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 8°F
28.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Escanaba, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Escanaba
1 in or overlapping Escanaba. Population shown
Cities near Escanaba
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GladstoneCity | 7.4 mi | 5.1 |
| Rapid RiverCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| PowersVillage | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| RockCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| CarneyVillage | 25 mi | 1.4 |
| GardenVillage | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| HermansvilleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Escanaba, MI in?
- Escanaba is in Delta County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Escanaba, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Escanaba include 49829.
- What is the population of Escanaba, MI?
- About 12,354 people live in Escanaba, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Escanaba?
- Nearby places include Gladstone (7.4 mi), Rapid River (13 mi), Powers (22 mi), Rock (22 mi), Carney (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023