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Harbor Beach, MI
City in Huron County, Michigan.
Population
1,582
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
919
ZIP codes
0
Harbor Beach and its ZIP codes
Harbor Beach at a glance
- Harbor Beach is about 5.2 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,809 a year, 44% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,600 (50% below Michigan) and median rent is $554 a month.
Local data for Harbor Beach, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harbor Beach, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,809
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$116,600
Median rent
$554/mo
Homeownership
76.2%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
14.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (556), Polish Americans (220), Irish Americans (203).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Huron County. PPP loans are for Harbor Beach.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,516
11,350 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,026
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$291M
FY 2026, $9,261 per person
How people get to work
Harbor Beach, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.6%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked16.9%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 14.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harbor Beach, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
414
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
169
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 16°F
34.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harbor Beach, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Harbor Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Port HopeVillage | 7 mi | 1 |
| ForestvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Minden CityVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| UblyVillage | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| Bad AxeCity | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| KindeVillage | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| Port AustinVillage | 22 mi | 1 |
| DeckervilleVillage | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| ElktonVillage | 26 mi | 1 |
| CarsonvilleVillage | 29 mi | 1.2 |
| Port SanilacVillage | 30 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harbor Beach, MI in?
- Harbor Beach is in Huron County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Harbor Beach, MI?
- About 1,582 people live in Harbor Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harbor Beach?
- Nearby places include Port Hope (7 mi), Forestville (13 mi), Minden City (14 mi), Ubly (17 mi), Bad Axe (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023