Tuscola County, MI ZIP Codes
Michigan (MI) · 14 ZIP codes · 14 cities
14
ZIP codes
52,917
population (2021)
-5.0%
pop change since 2010
26157
FIPS code
Tuscola County ZIP code map
About Tuscola County
Tuscola County is located in Michigan and contains 14 ZIP codes across 14 cities and communities.
The county's population was 52,917 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5% from 55,729 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Tuscola County is 26157.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 52,917 |
| 2010 population | 55,729 |
| Change | -5.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| FIPS code | 26157 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Tuscola County
Akron
Caro
Cass City
Deford
Fairgrove
Fostoria
Gagetown
Kingston
Mayville
Millington
Reese
Richville
Unionville
Vassar
ZIP codes for Tuscola County, MI (14)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48435 | Fostoria | Tuscola | View map |
| 48701 | Akron | Tuscola | View map |
| 48723 | Caro | Tuscola | View map |
| 48726 | Cass City | Tuscola | View map |
| 48729 | Deford | Tuscola | View map |
| 48733 | Fairgrove | Tuscola | View map |
| 48735 | Gagetown | Tuscola | View map |
| 48741 | Kingston | Tuscola | View map |
| 48744 | Mayville | Tuscola | View map |
| 48746 | Millington | Tuscola | View map |
| 48757 | Reese | Tuscola | View map |
| 48758 | Richville | Tuscola | View map |
| 48767 | Unionville | Tuscola | View map |
| 48768 | Vassar | Tuscola | View map |
Demographics & statistics
56,711
Population
43.9
Median age
$61,135
Median household income
$30,921
Per capita income
$129,100
Median home value
$836
Median monthly rent
86.9%
Home ownership
10.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
21,987
Housing units
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,473
Under 5
1,421
1,711
5–9
1,650
1,710
10–14
1,650
1,703
15–19
1,643
1,500
20–24
1,448
3,225
25–34
3,111
3,363
35–44
3,245
3,643
45–54
3,515
2,110
55–59
2,036
2,426
60–64
2,340
3,507
65–74
3,384
1,783
75–84
1,721
709
85+
684
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,777 | 20.8% |
| 18 and over | 44,934 | 79.2% |
| 65 and over | 11,788 | 21.0% |
| Median age | 43.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.6%
Two or more races
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2%
Black or African American
1.2%
Asian
0.5%
Other race
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53,548 | 92.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,822 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,142 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 668 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 262 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 236 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 173 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
9.8%
$35k–$50k
15.7%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
$200k+
3.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.0% |
| $200k+ | 3.0% |
| Median income | $61,135 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.8%
$50k–$100k
24.7%
$100k–$150k
23.2%
$150k–$200k
15.8%
$200k–$300k
15.0%
$300k–$500k
6.0%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $129,100 |
| Median rent / month | $836 |
| Owner occupied | 86.9% |
| Renter occupied | 13.1% |
| Vacant | 11.5% |
| Single-family detached | 86.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 7.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% |
| 3 or more | 29.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.3% |
| Electricity | 7.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 41.7% |
| Fuel oil | 4.7% |
| Wood | 9.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,621 | 52.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,778 | 8.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,213 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,185 | 20.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,923 | 26.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8,153 | 36.0% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.3% | 24.0% |
| Married | 53.5% | 52.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 11.2% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.7%
HS graduate
45.9%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
10.3%
Bachelor's degree
9.5%
Graduate / professional
4.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 817 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 623 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 5,153 | 44.6% |
| High school | 2,933 | 25.9% |
| College / grad school | 2,017 | 17.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Manufacturing
21.3%
Retail trade
11.2%
Construction
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Agriculture & mining
5.8%
Professional & management
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Other services
4.4%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Public administration
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.1% |
| Service | 18.2% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.4% |
| Production & transportation | 21.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.0% |
| Government | 10.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.5% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.8 |
Poverty
All people
10.9%
Under 18 years
12.4%
18 and over
10.7%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
17.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.0% |
| Retirement income | 33.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.6% |
| High cholesterol | 35.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 32.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.1% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 12.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.4% |
| Visited dentist | 65.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,308 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.8% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 16.2% |
| 65 and over | 39.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.0% |
| Public insurance | 45.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 53,817 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 515 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 242 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 238 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 18 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 56,177 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 55,950 | 98.8% |
| Born in different state | 51,107 | 89.8% |
| Foreign born | 227 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 534 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 308 | 54.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,236 | 11% |
| Italian | 5,638 | 9.9% |
| Arab | 2,938 | 5.2% |
| German | 988 | 1.7% |
| English | 896 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 596 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 153 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 138 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 50 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 89.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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