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Midland County, MI
3 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Midland County, Michigan.
Population
83,757
Land area
518sq mi
People per sq mi
162
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Midland County
Midland County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $77,705 a year, 7% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $195,400 (16% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,016 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Midland (42,724), Coleman (1,206) and Sanford (716).
Local data for Midland County, MI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools33
- Colleges3
- Libraries2
- Banks14
- Post Offices5
- Parks70
- Grocery Stores28
- Restaurants165
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Private Schools7
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places25
Housing and community stats
Midland County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,705
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$195,400
Prices +6.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,016/mo
Homeownership
78.1%
Bachelor's or higher
36.6%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (21,376), Irish Americans (10,153), Polish Americans (6,157).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 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
PPP loans
$144M
1,767 loans, 17,944 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$664K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Midland County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Midland County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
376
Most often 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 zone25 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Midland County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.8%
U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Midland County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Midland County, MI?
- Midland is the largest city or town in Midland County, with about 42,724 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Midland County?
- Midland County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 48618, 48620, 48628, 48640, 48642.
- What is the population of Midland County, MI?
- About 83,757 people live in Midland County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Midland County?
- Midland County borders Saginaw County, Bay County, Isabella County, Gratiot County, Clare County, Gladwin County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023