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Freeland, MI
Census-designated place in Saginaw County, Michigan.
Population
7,557
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,147
ZIP codes
0
Freeland and its ZIP codes
Freeland at a glance
- Freeland is about 6.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 136th among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- The median household income is $110,547, 52% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $265,900 (15% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,245 a month.
Local data for Freeland, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Freeland, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$110,547
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$265,900
Median rent
$1,245/mo
Homeownership
84.1%
Bachelor's or higher
34.5%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,125), Irish Americans (1,074), Polish Americans (912).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saginaw County. PPP loans are for Freeland.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,997
80,210 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,699
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.32B
FY 2026, $6,957 per person
How people get to work
Freeland, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home17.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Freeland, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
565
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
841
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
32.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Freeland, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Freeland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AuburnCity | 6 mi | 1.1 |
| ShieldsCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 7.9 |
| HemlockCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.8 |
| ZilwaukeeCity | 9.5 mi | 2.2 |
| MidlandCity | 9.8 mi | 34.5 |
| SaginawCity | 10 mi | 17.1 |
| Bay CityCity | 12 mi | 10.2 |
| Buena VistaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4 |
| MerrillVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Robin Glen-IndiantownCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| EssexvilleCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| St. CharlesVillage | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| BridgeportCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.4 |
| SanfordVillage | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| BreckenridgeVillage | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| ReeseVillage | 21 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Freeland, MI in?
- Freeland is in Saginaw County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Freeland, MI?
- About 7,557 people live in Freeland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Freeland?
- Nearby places include Auburn (6 mi), Shields (6.7 mi), Hemlock (9.1 mi), Zilwaukee (9.5 mi), Midland (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023