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Freeport, MI

Village in Barry County, Michigan.

Population

523

Land area

0.8sq mi

People per sq mi

662

ZIP codes

0

Freeport and its ZIP codes

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Freeport at a glance

  • Freeport is about 3.7 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $66,250, 9% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,600 (24% below Michigan) and median rent is $779 a month.

Local data for Freeport, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Freeport, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$66,250

Poverty rate

13.9%

Median home value

$175,600

Median rent

$779/mo

Homeownership

87.4%

Bachelor's or higher

18.9%

Median age

32.3

Average commute

29.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (65), Dutch Americans (47), Irish Americans (39).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barry County. PPP loans are for Freeport.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,672

13,286 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,378

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$415M

FY 2026, $6,645 per person

Barry County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Freeport, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.2%
  • Carpooled13.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
  • Worked from home6.5%

Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Freeport, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

290

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

181

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 16°F

39.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Freeport, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.2%

U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts

Diabetes

9.1%

U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts

Smoking

14.4%

U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.3%

U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts

Cities near Freeport

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ClarksvilleVillage6.5 mi0.5
HastingsCity8 mi5.2
MiddlevilleVillage8.5 mi2.4
Lake OdessaVillage9.1 mi0.9
WoodlandVillage9.6 mi0.8
CaledoniaVillage10 mi1.3
LowellCity12 mi2.9
SaranacVillage13 mi1.2
Forest HillsCensus-designated place16 mi49.3
NashvilleVillage16 mi2.1
KentwoodCity16 mi20.9
SunfieldVillage16 mi0.8
DowlingCensus-designated place17 mi6.1
VermontvilleVillage18 mi1.3
WaylandCity18 mi3
CutlervilleCensus-designated place19 mi5.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Freeport, MI in?
Freeport is in Barry County, Michigan.
What is the population of Freeport, MI?
About 523 people live in Freeport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Freeport?
Nearby places include Clarksville (6.5 mi), Hastings (8 mi), Middleville (8.5 mi), Lake Odessa (9.1 mi), Woodland (9.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023