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Gladwin County, MI
2 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Gladwin County, Michigan.
Population
25,693
Land area
502sq mi
People per sq mi
51
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Gladwin County
Gladwin County at a glance
- Gladwin County is 71% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,349, 24% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,300 (30% below Michigan) and median rent is $690 a month.
- Its largest cities are Gladwin (3,098) and Beaverton (1,061).
Local data for Gladwin County, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gladwin County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,349
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$162,300
Prices +4.8% in a year
Median rent
$690/mo
Homeownership
86.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
50.7
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,784), Irish Americans (2,967), Polish Americans (2,033).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,519
4,495 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,540
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$232M
FY 2026, $9,148 per person
PPP loans
$25.9M
402 loans, 3,513 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$46.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Gladwin County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gladwin County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
172
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 13°F
34.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gladwin County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Gladwin County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Gladwin County, MI?
- Gladwin is the largest city or town in Gladwin County, with about 3,098 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Gladwin County?
- Gladwin County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 48610, 48612, 48624, 48652.
- What is the population of Gladwin County, MI?
- About 25,693 people live in Gladwin County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Gladwin County?
- Gladwin County borders Bay County, Midland County, Isabella County, Clare County, Roscommon County, Ogemaw County, Arenac County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023