Roscommon County, MI ZIP Codes
Michigan (MI) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
23,633
population (2021)
-3.3%
pop change since 2010
26143
FIPS code
Roscommon County ZIP code map
About Roscommon County
Roscommon County is located in Michigan and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 23,633 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.3% from 24,449 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Roscommon County is 26143.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 23,633 |
| 2010 population | 24,449 |
| Change | -3.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| FIPS code | 26143 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Roscommon County
ZIP codes for Roscommon County, MI (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48627 | Higgins Lake | Roscommon | View map |
| 48629 | Houghton Lake | Roscommon | View map |
| 48630 | Houghton Lake Heights | Roscommon | View map |
| 48651 | Prudenville | Roscommon | View map |
| 48653 | Roscommon | Roscommon | View map |
| 48656 | Saint Helen | Roscommon | View map |
Demographics & statistics
25,730
Population
55.2
Median age
$51,608
Median household income
$34,085
Per capita income
$127,950
Median home value
$767
Median monthly rent
81.9%
Home ownership
18.0%
Poverty rate
6.7%
Unemployment
22,642
Housing units
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
446
Under 5
433
573
5–9
556
516
10–14
500
546
15–19
530
530
20–24
514
1,031
25–34
1,001
1,186
35–44
1,151
1,507
45–54
1,462
1,130
55–59
1,097
1,407
60–64
1,366
2,578
65–74
2,502
1,243
75–84
1,207
364
85+
354
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,736 | 14.9% |
| 18 and over | 21,994 | 85.1% |
| 65 and over | 8,248 | 32.1% |
| Median age | 55.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91%
Two or more races
4.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Asian
0.4%
Black or African American
0.4%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,087 | 91% |
| Two or more races | 1,285 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 731 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 119 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 104 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 79 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 56 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
6.3%
$15k–$25k
11.5%
$25k–$35k
11.6%
$35k–$50k
18.5%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
10.4%
$100k–$150k
10.2%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
$200k+
3.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.9% |
| $200k+ | 3.1% |
| Median income | $51,608 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.8%
$50k–$100k
26.4%
$100k–$150k
18.1%
$150k–$200k
14.2%
$200k–$300k
15.3%
$300k–$500k
9.5%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,950 |
| Median rent / month | $767 |
| Owner occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter occupied | 18.2% |
| Vacant | 49.8% |
| Single-family detached | 87.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 9.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 42.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% |
| 3 or more | 16.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.4% |
| Electricity | 7.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 7.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,760 | 45.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 831 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,943 | 24.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,764 | 22.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,958 | 16.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,822 | 47.4% |
| Average household size | 2.08 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.0% | 18.4% |
| Married | 50.6% | 53.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 11.4% |
| Divorced | 19.1% | 16.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
35.5%
Some college, no degree
26.3%
Associate's degree
11.6%
Bachelor's degree
9.6%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 240 | 7.6% |
| Kindergarten | 179 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,671 | 43.7% |
| High school | 934 | 23.9% |
| College / grad school | 766 | 20.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Retail trade
15.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.5%
Manufacturing
10.8%
Construction
8.1%
Professional & management
8.0%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Other services
5.5%
Public administration
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.6% |
| Service | 23.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.6% |
| Production & transportation | 15.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.8% |
| Government | 13.1% |
| Self-employed | 8.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.7% |
| Carpool | 13.6% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.0 |
Poverty
All people
18.0%
Under 18 years
30.9%
18 and over
15.6%
Married-couple families
7.6%
Female-led households
32.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 55.8% |
| Retirement income | 39.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.2% |
| High cholesterol | 41.1% |
| Heart disease | 10.7% |
| Stroke | 4.9% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 39.4% |
| Kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.1% |
| Cancer | 9.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| No physical activity | 25.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 14.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.4% |
| Visited dentist | 63.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.9% |
| Teeth loss | 15.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,524 | 11.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 24.3% |
| Under 18 | 5.5% |
| 18–64 years | 21.9% |
| 65 and over | 37.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.5% |
| Public insurance | 61.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,851 | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 171 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 20 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 93 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,281 | 98.1% |
| Born in same state | 25,207 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 21,890 | 85.1% |
| Foreign born | 74 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 449 | 1.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 253 | 50.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,705 | 14.4% |
| Italian | 3,094 | 12% |
| Arab | 1,606 | 6.2% |
| German | 1,093 | 4.2% |
| English | 697 | 2.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 274 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 160 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 101 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 85 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.9% |
| Internet access | 90.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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