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Roscommon County, MI
4 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Roscommon County, Michigan.
Population
23,737
Land area
520sq mi
People per sq mi
46
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Roscommon County
Roscommon County at a glance
- Roscommon County is 74% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,246, 24% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,700 (31% below Michigan) and median rent is $816 a month.
- Its largest cities are Houghton Lake (5,769), St. Helen (2,929) and Prudenville (1,350).
Local data for Roscommon County, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Roscommon County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,246
Poverty rate
15.5%
Median home value
$158,700
Prices +9.7% in a year
Median rent
$816/mo
Homeownership
85.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.2%
Median age
57.7
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,004), Irish Americans (2,766), Polish Americans (2,344).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,313
6,103 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,345
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$266M
FY 2026, $11,344 per person
PPP loans
$28.3M
379 loans, 4,869 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$349K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Roscommon County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home11.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Roscommon County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
209
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 11°F
29.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Roscommon County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Roscommon County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Roscommon County, MI?
- Houghton Lake is the largest city or town in Roscommon County, with about 5,769 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Roscommon County?
- Roscommon County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 48627, 48629, 48630, 48651, 48653.
- What is the population of Roscommon County, MI?
- About 23,737 people live in Roscommon County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Roscommon County?
- Roscommon County borders Clare County, Gladwin County, Ogemaw County, Kalkaska County, Missaukee County, Crawford County, Oscoda County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023