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Hemlock, MI

Census-designated place in Saginaw County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48626.

Population

1,529

Land area

2.8sq mi

People per sq mi

556

ZIP codes

1

Hemlock and its ZIP codes

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Hemlock at a glance

  • Hemlock is about 3.1 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $102,188, 40% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,800 (4% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,011 a month.

Local data for Hemlock, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hemlock, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$102,188

Poverty rate

8.4%

Median home value

$221,800

Median rent

$1,011/mo

Homeownership

87.3%

Bachelor's or higher

29.0%

Median age

41.4

Average commute

30.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (508), Irish Americans (131), French Americans (117).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saginaw County. PPP loans are for Hemlock.

Details

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

PPP loans

$5.67M

140 loans, 928 jobs reported

Saginaw County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone86.8%
  • Carpooled6.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
  • Worked from home0.9%

Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hemlock, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hemlock, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.4%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

11.2%

U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts

Smoking

14.2%

U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.7%

U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts

ZIP codes in Hemlock

1 in or overlapping Hemlock. Population shown

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Cities near Hemlock

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MerrillVillage5.4 mi0.7
ShieldsCensus-designated place7.6 mi7.9
FreelandCensus-designated place9.1 mi6.6
St. CharlesVillage9.5 mi2.1
BreckenridgeVillage12 mi1.2
MidlandCity14 mi34.5
SaginawCity14 mi17.1
AuburnCity15 mi1.1
ZilwaukeeCity16 mi2.2
Buena VistaCensus-designated place17 mi4
ChesaningVillage17 mi3.1
BridgeportCensus-designated place18 mi8.4
St. LouisCity19 mi3.3
SanfordVillage19 mi1.3
OakleyVillage19 mi1
Robin Glen-IndiantownCensus-designated place20 mi2.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hemlock, MI in?
Hemlock is in Saginaw County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Hemlock, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Hemlock include 48626.
What is the population of Hemlock, MI?
About 1,529 people live in Hemlock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hemlock?
Nearby places include Merrill (5.4 mi), Shields (7.6 mi), Freeland (9.1 mi), St. Charles (9.5 mi), Breckenridge (12 mi).

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