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Oscoda County, MI
1 city or town and 5 ZIP codes in Oscoda County, Michigan.
Population
8,425
Land area
566sq mi
People per sq mi
15
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Oscoda County
Oscoda County at a glance
- Oscoda County is 92% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,515 a year, 32% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,500 (46% below Michigan) and median rent is $681 a month.
Local data for Oscoda County, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oscoda County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,515
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$125,500
Prices +12.6% in a year
Median rent
$681/mo
Homeownership
87.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.6%
Median age
52.5
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,346), Irish Americans (964), Polish Americans (610).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
7.3%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,849
1,363 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,109
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$81.9M
FY 2026, $9,965 per person
PPP loans
$15.6M
178 loans, 2,121 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$15.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Oscoda County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.6%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle4.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oscoda County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
164
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
81° / 12°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oscoda County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Oscoda County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Oscoda County, MI?
- Mio is the largest city or town in Oscoda County, with about 1,474 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Oscoda County?
- Oscoda County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 48619, 48621, 48636, 48647, 49756.
- What is the population of Oscoda County, MI?
- About 8,425 people live in Oscoda County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Oscoda County?
- Oscoda County borders Alpena County, Otsego County, Iosco County, Roscommon County, Ogemaw County, Crawford County, Alcona County, Montmorency County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023