Arenac County, MI ZIP Codes
Michigan (MI) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
14,975
population (2021)
-5.8%
pop change since 2010
26011
FIPS code
Arenac County ZIP code map
About Arenac County
Arenac County is located in Michigan and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 14,975 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5.8% from 15,899 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Arenac County is 26011.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 14,975 |
| 2010 population | 15,899 |
| Change | -5.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| FIPS code | 26011 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Arenac County
ZIP codes for Arenac County, MI (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48610 | Alger | Arenac | View map |
| 48658 | Standish | Arenac | View map |
| 48659 | Sterling | Arenac | View map |
| 48703 | Au Gres | Arenac | View map |
| 48749 | Omer | Arenac | View map |
| 48765 | Turner | Arenac | View map |
| 48766 | Twining | Arenac | View map |
Demographics & statistics
16,864
Population
48.4
Median age
$51,709
Median household income
$28,514
Per capita income
$112,814
Median home value
$671
Median monthly rent
87.6%
Home ownership
15.1%
Poverty rate
7.5%
Unemployment
10,004
Housing units
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
379
Under 5
353
400
5–9
374
484
10–14
451
511
15–19
476
388
20–24
362
861
25–34
804
906
35–44
846
1,078
45–54
1,006
711
55–59
664
863
60–64
806
1,365
65–74
1,273
582
75–84
543
196
85+
182
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,060 | 17.6% |
| 18 and over | 13,804 | 82.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,141 | 25.3% |
| Median age | 48.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93%
Two or more races
3.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Black or African American
0.5%
Other race
0.4%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,931 | 93% |
| Two or more races | 634 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 272 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 123 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 85 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 67 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
5.0%
$15k–$25k
9.5%
$25k–$35k
11.1%
$35k–$50k
19.4%
$50k–$75k
21.8%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
11.3%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
2.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.3% |
| Median income | $51,709 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.4%
$50k–$100k
28.6%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
13.2%
$200k–$300k
13.5%
$300k–$500k
7.0%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,814 |
| Median rent / month | $671 |
| Owner occupied | 87.6% |
| Renter occupied | 12.4% |
| Vacant | 32.3% |
| Single-family detached | 77.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 18.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% |
| 3 or more | 25.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.5% |
| Electricity | 4.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 42.2% |
| Fuel oil | 2.2% |
| Wood | 18.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,494 | 49.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 587 | 9.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,539 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,527 | 20.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,654 | 23.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,937 | 41.4% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.1% | 23.0% |
| Married | 49.0% | 51.9% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.0% | 11.6% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
9.7%
HS graduate
41.2%
Some college, no degree
23.5%
Associate's degree
11.3%
Bachelor's degree
7.9%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 179 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 165 | 6.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,322 | 44.3% |
| High school | 846 | 31.8% |
| College / grad school | 374 | 11.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Manufacturing
18.4%
Retail trade
14.0%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Professional & management
6.8%
Construction
6.7%
Agriculture & mining
4.7%
Other services
4.0%
Public administration
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.0% |
| Service | 17.7% |
| Sales & office | 21.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.1% |
| Production & transportation | 24.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.6% |
| Government | 10.2% |
| Self-employed | 7.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.6% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.4 |
Poverty
All people
15.1%
Under 18 years
21.9%
18 and over
14.2%
Married-couple families
6.6%
Female-led households
30.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.4% |
| Retirement income | 33.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.0% |
| High cholesterol | 38.7% |
| Heart disease | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 35.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.6% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.7% |
| Poor physical health | 13.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.8% |
| Visited dentist | 64.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.4% |
| Teeth loss | 15.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,254 | 8.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 19.1% |
| 65 and over | 35.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.2% |
| Public insurance | 54.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,132 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 87 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 68 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 16 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,706 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 16,649 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 15,117 | 88.4% |
| Foreign born | 57 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 158 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 101 | 57.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,885 | 11.2% |
| French | 1,784 | 10.6% |
| Arab | 754 | 4.5% |
| German | 633 | 3.8% |
| English | 265 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 237 | 1.4% |
| Polish | 102 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 15 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.2% |
| Internet access | 86.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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