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Schoolcraft County, MI
1 city or town and 5 ZIP codes in Schoolcraft County, Michigan.
Population
8,128
Land area
1,172sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Schoolcraft County
Schoolcraft County at a glance
- Schoolcraft County is 96% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,782 a year, 22% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,800 (39% below Michigan) and median rent is $705 a month.
Local data for Schoolcraft County, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Schoolcraft County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,782
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$141,800
Prices +8.8% in a year
Median rent
$705/mo
Homeownership
86.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
52.6
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,681), Irish Americans (867), French Americans (535).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,123
2,764 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,654
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.7M
FY 2026, $9,777 per person
PPP loans
$15.4M
199 loans, 1,858 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$18.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Schoolcraft County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Schoolcraft County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
549
Most often winter weather
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
73° / 10°F
33.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Schoolcraft County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Schoolcraft County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Schoolcraft County, MI?
- Manistique is the largest city or town in Schoolcraft County, with about 2,863 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Schoolcraft County?
- Schoolcraft County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 49817, 49836, 49840, 49854, 49883.
- What is the population of Schoolcraft County, MI?
- About 8,128 people live in Schoolcraft County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Schoolcraft County?
- Schoolcraft County borders Delta County, Mackinac County, Alger County, Luce County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023