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Zilwaukee, MI
City in Saginaw County, Michigan.
Population
1,609
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
728
ZIP codes
0
Zilwaukee and its ZIP codes
Zilwaukee at a glance
- Zilwaukee is about 4.1 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,756, 21% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,300 (59% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,195 a month.
Local data for Zilwaukee, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Zilwaukee, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,756
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$95,300
Median rent
$1,195/mo
Homeownership
81.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (441), Mexican Americans (190), French Americans (145).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saginaw County. PPP loans are for Zilwaukee.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,997
80,210 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,699
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $6,957 per person
How people get to work
Zilwaukee, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Zilwaukee, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
565
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
841
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 16°F
34.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Zilwaukee, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Zilwaukee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SaginawCity | 4 mi | 17.1 |
| Buena VistaCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 4 |
| Robin Glen-IndiantownCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.8 |
| Bay CityCity | 7.2 mi | 10.2 |
| BridgeportCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 8.4 |
| ShieldsCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 7.9 |
| FreelandCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 6.6 |
| EssexvilleCity | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| AuburnCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| ReeseVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| FrankenmuthCity | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| HemlockCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| St. CharlesVillage | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| BurtCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6 |
| Birch RunVillage | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| MidlandCity | 18 mi | 34.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Zilwaukee, MI in?
- Zilwaukee is in Saginaw County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Zilwaukee, MI?
- About 1,609 people live in Zilwaukee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Zilwaukee?
- Nearby places include Saginaw (4 mi), Buena Vista (4 mi), Robin Glen-Indiantown (4.6 mi), Bay City (7.2 mi), Bridgeport (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023