Arenac County GIS Maps
Arenac County, Michigan, has 15,002 residents and covers 363.2 square miles. The population declined 5.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Arenac County is 26011.
Standish is the county's largest population center. Arenac County also includes 6 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 27 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Arenac County Trends
- Population
- 15,002▾
- Median Home Value
- $129,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,503▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Arenac County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Arenac County Population
Arenac County had 15,002 residents in 2020. That was 5.6% lower than in 2010. Arenac County had 2,267 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 41 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Standish, Au Gres and Sterling.
Population Trend in Arenac County MI
Arenac County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Arenac County Zip Codes
Arenac County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Standish (48658), Au Gres (48703) and Sterling (48659). Standish is the largest zip by population, with about 4,871 residents or 32% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 71% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Arenac County MI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48658 | Standish | 4,871 | ▾ -5.2% |
| 48703 | Au Gres | 3,073 | ▾ -5.1% |
| 48659 | Sterling | 2,640 | ▾ -7.4% |
| 48766 | Au Gres | 1,158 | ▾ -8.8% |
| 48749 | Omer | 1,118 | ▴ 2.2% |
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Arenac County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Arenac County Demographics
Arenac County has a median age of 50.1, which makes the county a little older than Michigan overall. About 18.5% of residents are under 18, while 26.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 26.3% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 15.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Arenac County MI
Median Age
50.1
Under 18
18.5%
Age 65+
26.3%
Bachelor's+
15.8%
Arenac County School Districts
Arenac County is served by 3 public school districts with 2,503 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Standish-Sterling Community, Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools and Au Gres-Sims. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Arenac County MI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standish-Sterling Community School District | 1,482 | 59.2% | — 0% |
| Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools | 607 | 24.3% | ▾ -5.5% |
| Au Gres-Sims School District | 414 | 16.5% | ▴ 1% |
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Arenac County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Arenac County Housing & Real Estate
Arenac County has a median home value of $129,000 and a median gross rent of $741. About 86% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Michigan median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $249,450 and homes spent about 115 days on the market.
Arenac County Housing Mix
Arenac County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Arenac County Housing Trends
Arenac County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Arenac County, MI
Arenac County has 720 business listings across 280 categories. The largest categories in Arenac County business listings are Campgrounds & RV Parks (22, 3.1%), Gas Stations (21, 2.9%), and Churches & Religious Organizations (20, 2.8%). The full Arenac County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Arenac County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Arenac County, MI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 22 | 3.1% |
| Gas Stations | 21 | 2.9% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 20 | 2.8% |
| Auto Repair | 12 | 1.7% |
| Discount Store | 12 | 1.7% |
| Grocery Stores | 11 | 1.5% |
| Public And Government Association | 11 | 1.5% |
| Restaurants | 10 | 1.4% |
| Convenience Stores | 9 | 1.3% |
| Lake | 9 | 1.3% |
Arenac County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Alger/ Rose City | Accommodation | Alger |
| Smith and Associates CPA | Accountant | Standish |
| Singing Bridge Park | Active Life | Tawas City |
| GoSoshial! | Advertising Agency | Twining |
| Turner Bean & Grain | Agricultural Cooperatives | Turner |
| Nagy's Tractor Sales | Agricultural Service | Omer |
| The Four Ones Landing | American Restaurants | Au Gres |
| Arenac County Animal Control | Animal Shelters | Standish |
| Sisters Attic | Antique Store | Sterling |
| McBride Heating & Cooling | Appliance Store | Standish |
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Arenac County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Arenac County Basemaps
Arenac County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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