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Lake County, MI
2 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Lake County, Michigan.
Population
12,563
Land area
568sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Lake County
Lake County at a glance
- Lake County is 88% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,805 a year, 30% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,900 (42% below Michigan) and median rent is $875 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Baldwin (1,261) and Luther (303).
Local data for Lake County, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lake County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,805
Poverty rate
20.5%
Median home value
$133,900
Prices -1.3% in a year
Median rent
$875/mo
Homeownership
82.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.7%
Median age
50.5
Average commute
34.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,847), Irish Americans (1,251), Mexican Americans (569).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,823
1,694 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,505
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$209M
FY 2026, $17,291 per person
PPP loans
$15.2M
146 loans, 2,013 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$24.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lake County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 34.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lake County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
171
Most often winter storm
Flood insurance policies
13
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 12°F
38.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lake County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lake County, MI?
- Baldwin is the largest city or town in Lake County, with about 1,261 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lake County?
- Lake County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 49304, 49402, 49623, 49642, 49644.
- What is the population of Lake County, MI?
- About 12,563 people live in Lake County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lake County?
- Lake County borders Newaygo County, Mecosta County, Wexford County, Mason County, Oceana County, Manistee County, Osceola County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023