Clare County, MI ZIP Codes
Michigan (MI) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
31,065
population (2021)
+0.4%
pop change since 2010
26035
FIPS code
Clare County ZIP code map
About Clare County
Clare County is located in Michigan and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 31,065 as of 2021,
an increase of
0.4% from 30,926 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Clare County is 26035.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 31,065 |
| 2010 population | 30,926 |
| Change | +0.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| FIPS code | 26035 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Clare County
ZIP codes for Clare County, MI (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48617 | Clare | Clare | View map |
| 48622 | Farwell | Clare | View map |
| 48625 | Harrison | Clare | View map |
| 48632 | Lake | Clare | View map |
| 48633 | Lake George | Clare | View map |
Demographics & statistics
33,512
Population
46.3
Median age
$49,436
Median household income
$27,587
Per capita income
$121,625
Median home value
$768
Median monthly rent
85.2%
Home ownership
21.1%
Poverty rate
9.3%
Unemployment
20,668
Housing units
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
833
Under 5
828
1,007
5–9
1,002
982
10–14
977
923
15–19
917
865
20–24
861
1,817
25–34
1,806
1,666
35–44
1,656
2,073
45–54
2,061
1,342
55–59
1,335
1,388
60–64
1,381
2,405
65–74
2,391
1,108
75–84
1,101
395
85+
392
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,773 | 20.2% |
| 18 and over | 26,739 | 79.8% |
| 65 and over | 7,792 | 23.3% |
| Median age | 46.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.5%
Two or more races
3.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Black or African American
0.7%
Other race
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,534 | 92.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,275 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 568 | 1.7% |
| Black or African American | 243 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 189 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 158 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 113 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
6.2%
$15k–$25k
10.9%
$25k–$35k
11.8%
$35k–$50k
16.0%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
11.8%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
3.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 3.3% |
| Median income | $49,436 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.8%
$50k–$100k
25.7%
$100k–$150k
19.5%
$150k–$200k
14.1%
$200k–$300k
15.0%
$300k–$500k
6.8%
$500k–$1M
2.7%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,625 |
| Median rent / month | $768 |
| Owner occupied | 85.2% |
| Renter occupied | 14.8% |
| Vacant | 38.3% |
| Single-family detached | 78.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.2% |
| Mobile homes | 15.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.4% |
| 3 or more | 21.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.3% |
| Electricity | 7.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 37.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 10.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,355 | 50.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,119 | 8.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,522 | 18.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,882 | 22.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,042 | 24.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,319 | 40.9% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.4% | 22.3% |
| Married | 49.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 10.5% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 15.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.6%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
39.7%
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Associate's degree
10.9%
Bachelor's degree
8.4%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 315 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 555 | 9.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,972 | 46.2% |
| High school | 1,188 | 20.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,226 | 18.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Manufacturing
15.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.3%
Retail trade
12.9%
Construction
10.6%
Professional & management
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Other services
3.9%
Public administration
3.7%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.1% |
| Service | 20.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.3% |
| Production & transportation | 19.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.6% |
| Government | 10.7% |
| Self-employed | 8.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.2% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.4 |
Poverty
All people
21.1%
Under 18 years
33.6%
18 and over
18.1%
Married-couple families
9.3%
Female-led households
48.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.6% |
| Retirement income | 33.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.7% |
| High cholesterol | 38.3% |
| Heart disease | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| Arthritis | 35.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 25.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.5% |
| Poor mental health | 17.2% |
| Poor physical health | 14.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.2% |
| Visited dentist | 61.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 17.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,541 | 9.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.6% |
| Under 18 | 6.4% |
| 18–64 years | 20.4% |
| 65 and over | 37.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.8% |
| Public insurance | 54.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,851 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 348 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 19 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 287 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 17 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,146 | 98.9% |
| Born in same state | 32,986 | 98.5% |
| Born in different state | 28,403 | 84.6% |
| Foreign born | 160 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 366 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 225 | 59.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,311 | 15.8% |
| Italian | 4,472 | 13.3% |
| Arab | 1,828 | 5.5% |
| English | 650 | 1.9% |
| German | 488 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 261 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 189 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 63 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 59 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.5% |
| Internet access | 88.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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