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Midland, MI
City in Midland County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48640, 48642.
Population
42,724
Land area
34.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,238
ZIP codes
2
Midland and its ZIP codes
Midland at a glance
- Midland is about 7 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 29th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- The median household income is $73,325, close to the Michigan median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,900 (12% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,048 a month.
Local data for Midland, MI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools21
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks13
- Post Offices1
- Parks57
- Grocery Stores26
- Restaurants145
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places23
Housing and community stats
Midland, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,325
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$203,900
Median rent
$1,048/mo
Homeownership
67.1%
Bachelor's or higher
44.6%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,666), Irish Americans (5,199), Polish Americans (2,630).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Midland County. PPP loans are for Midland.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,983
38,301 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,162
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$482M
FY 2026, $5,776 per person
How people get to work
Midland, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home12.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Midland, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
376
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
289
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
33.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone23 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Midland, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.8%
U.S. 33.3% -2.5 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
ZIP codes in Midland
2 in or overlapping Midland. Population shown
Cities near Midland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AuburnCity | 8.1 mi | 1.1 |
| SanfordVillage | 8.2 mi | 1.3 |
| FreelandCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 6.6 |
| HemlockCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| MerrillVillage | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| ShieldsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.9 |
| Bay CityCity | 17 mi | 10.2 |
| ZilwaukeeCity | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| BreckenridgeVillage | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| EssexvilleCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| SaginawCity | 20 mi | 17.1 |
| ColemanCity | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| PinconningCity | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| Buena VistaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4 |
| BeavertonCity | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| St. CharlesVillage | 23 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Midland, MI in?
- Midland is in Midland County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Midland, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Midland include 48640, 48642.
- What is the population of Midland, MI?
- About 42,724 people live in Midland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Midland?
- Nearby places include Auburn (8.1 mi), Sanford (8.2 mi), Freeland (9.8 mi), Hemlock (14 mi), Merrill (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023