Mason County, MI ZIP Codes
Michigan (MI) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
29,383
population (2021)
+2.4%
pop change since 2010
26105
FIPS code
Mason County ZIP code map
About Mason County
Mason County is located in Michigan and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 29,383 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.4% from 28,705 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Mason County is 26105.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 29,383 |
| 2010 population | 28,705 |
| Change | +2.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| FIPS code | 26105 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Mason County
ZIP codes for Mason County, MI (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49402 | Branch | Mason | View map |
| 49405 | Custer | Mason | View map |
| 49410 | Fountain | Mason | View map |
| 49411 | Free Soil | Mason | View map |
| 49431 | Ludington | Mason | View map |
| 49454 | Scottville | Mason | View map |
| 49458 | Walhalla | Mason | View map |
Demographics & statistics
28,535
Population
46.8
Median age
$59,513
Median household income
$34,125
Per capita income
$160,317
Median home value
$856
Median monthly rent
85.7%
Home ownership
14.0%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
14,295
Housing units
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
696
Under 5
645
810
5–9
749
925
10–14
857
839
15–19
776
745
20–24
690
1,612
25–34
1,492
1,554
35–44
1,439
1,635
45–54
1,513
1,063
55–59
984
1,251
60–64
1,158
2,226
65–74
2,061
1,091
75–84
1,009
371
85+
344
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,712 | 20.3% |
| 18 and over | 22,823 | 79.7% |
| 65 and over | 7,102 | 23.5% |
| Median age | 46.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Black or African American
1.2%
Other race
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,425 | 90% |
| Two or more races | 1,224 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 836 | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 352 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 261 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 140 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 133 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
9.4%
$25k–$35k
10.8%
$35k–$50k
16.2%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
12.7%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $59,513 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.6%
$50k–$100k
19.7%
$100k–$150k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
15.8%
$200k–$300k
22.2%
$300k–$500k
11.7%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $160,317 |
| Median rent / month | $856 |
| Owner occupied | 85.7% |
| Renter occupied | 14.3% |
| Vacant | 35.0% |
| Single-family detached | 80.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 13.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% |
| 3 or more | 27.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.4% |
| Electricity | 9.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 47.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.1% |
| Wood | 15.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,215 | 52.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 683 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,222 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,878 | 20.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,939 | 24.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,047 | 39.5% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.1% | 20.2% |
| Married | 55.5% | 55.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
37.2%
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Associate's degree
12.2%
Bachelor's degree
11.8%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 289 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 319 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,554 | 47.8% |
| High school | 1,317 | 25.7% |
| College / grad school | 844 | 15.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Manufacturing
18.1%
Retail trade
13.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Construction
7.6%
Professional & management
7.0%
Agriculture & mining
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Public administration
4.3%
Other services
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.5% |
| Service | 16.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.3% |
| Production & transportation | 20.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.2% |
| Government | 13.6% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.7% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.3 |
Poverty
All people
14.0%
Under 18 years
20.4%
18 and over
12.4%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
28.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.9% |
| Retirement income | 32.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.9% |
| High cholesterol | 37.4% |
| Heart disease | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| Arthritis | 33.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.1% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 23.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 13.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.7% |
| Visited dentist | 67.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.7% |
| Teeth loss | 14.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,969 | 9.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 14.6% |
| 65 and over | 32.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.1% |
| Public insurance | 50.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,194 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 232 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 132 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 43 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,084 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 27,967 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 22,955 | 84.0% |
| Foreign born | 117 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 451 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 246 | 51.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,885 | 10.1% |
| Italian | 2,687 | 9.4% |
| English | 1,548 | 5.4% |
| Arab | 1,009 | 3.5% |
| Dutch | 634 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 464 | 1.6% |
| Norwegian | 335 | 1.2% |
| German | 286 | 1% |
| Irish | 161 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.5% |
| Internet access | 91.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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