County ProfileMI
Roscommon County
Population: 23,459 · 6 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
23,459
People
Median age
57.7
Housing
Total households
11,579
Income
Median household income
$55,246
Housing
Total housing units
23,213
Employment
Employment rate
40.3%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
20.2%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.1%
County details
Local time 03:14:59(ET)| Name | Roscommon |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 6total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 4 Standard2 PO Box |
| Area code | 989 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 44.3395168, -84.6112715 |
| Land area | 519.9 sq miles(1,346.5 km²) |
Map of Roscommon county, Michigan with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Roscommon County
Compare the largest cities in Roscommon County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Lake | 5,294 | $50,305 | 1ZIPs |
| Saint Helen | 2,735 | $44,871 | 1ZIPs |
| Prudenville | 1,643 | $33,635 | 1ZIPs |
| Roscommon | 981 | $54,167 | 1ZIPs |
| Houghton Lake Heights | 227 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Higgins Lake | 164 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Roscommon County
Review the most populated postal areas across Roscommon County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48653 | Roscommon | $65,913 | 9,598 |
| 48629 | Houghton Lake | $56,520 | 7,420 |
| 48651 | Prudenville | $43,712 | 4,396 |
| 48656 | Saint Helen | $47,750 | 3,857 |
| 48630 | Houghton Lake Heights | $62,019 | 227 |
| 48627 | Higgins Lake | — | 164 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS