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Huron County, MI
12 cities and towns and 14 ZIP codes in Huron County, Michigan.
Population
31,113
Land area
836sq mi
People per sq mi
37
ZIP codes
14
Cities and towns in Huron County
Huron County at a glance
- Huron County is 79% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,870 a year, 19% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,300 (33% below Michigan) and median rent is $788 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Bad Axe (2,992), Sebewaing (1,850) and Harbor Beach (1,582).
Local data for Huron County, MI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms3
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools32
- Libraries6
- Banks17
- Post Offices13
- Parks30
- Grocery Stores18
- Restaurants91
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools7
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places24
Housing and community stats
Huron County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,870
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$154,300
Prices +9.0% in a year
Median rent
$788/mo
Homeownership
81.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
49.5
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (11,764), Polish Americans (4,984), Irish Americans (3,121).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.5 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
PPP loans
$73.37M
1,901 loans, 9,382 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$295K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Huron County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Huron County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
414
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
169
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 16°F
32.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone24 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Huron County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Huron County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Huron County, MI?
- Bad Axe is the largest city or town in Huron County, with about 2,992 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Huron County?
- Huron County includes 14 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 48413, 48432, 48441, 48445, 48467.
- What is the population of Huron County, MI?
- About 31,113 people live in Huron County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Huron County?
- Huron County borders Tuscola County, Sanilac County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023