Mason County GIS Maps
Mason County, Michigan, has 29,052 residents across 24,755 parcels and covers 495 square miles. The population grew 1.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Mason County is 26105.
Ludington is the county's largest population center. Mason County also includes 6 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 30 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 parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Mason County Trends
- Population
- 29,052▴
- Median Home Value
- $199,300▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 5,614▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Mason 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.
Mason County Parcels
Mason County has 24,755 mapped parcels covering 323,295 acres. The median assessed value is $90,800. The median lot size is 1.29 acres. 6,440 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 18,585 distinct owner names. Owner names, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Mailing addresses reach 97.7%. Site addresses reach 75.8%. Browse the interactive Mason County Parcel viewer here.
Mason County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 24,755 | 100% |
| Owner name | 24,559 | 99.2% |
| Owner mailing address | 24,179 | 97.7% |
| Site address | 18,757 | 75.8% |
| Land use code | 24,560 | 99.2% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 24,755 | 100% |
| Land value | 0 | 0% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 24,748 | 99.9% |
| Parcel boundary | 24,755 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Mason County parcel records.
Mason County Population
Mason County had 29,052 residents in 2020. That was 1.2% higher than in 2010. Mason County added 778 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 59 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Ludington, Scottville and Fountain.
Population Trend in Mason County MI
Mason County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Mason County Zip Codes
Mason County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Ludington (49431), Scottville (49454) and Fountain (49410). Ludington is the largest zip by population, with about 17,044 residents or 59% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 81% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Mason County MI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49431 | Ludington | 17,044 | ▴ 1% |
| 49454 | Scottville | 4,642 | ▴ 1.5% |
| 49410 | Fountain | 1,956 | ▾ -2.4% |
| 49411 | Free Soil | 1,592 | ▴ 3.5% |
| 49405 | Custer | 1,587 | ▴ 1.8% |
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Mason County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Mason County Demographics
Mason County has a median age of 47.2, which makes the county a little older than Michigan overall. About 19.9% of residents are under 18, while 25.6% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 26.5% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 25% 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 Mason County MI
Median Age
47.2
Under 18
19.9%
Age 65+
25.6%
Bachelor's+
25%
Mason County School Districts
Mason County is served by 6 public school districts with 5,614 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Ludington Area, Manistee Area Schools and Mason County Central Schools. Those three districts account for about 80% 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 Mason County MI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludington Area School District | 2,045 | 36.4% | ▾ -0.9% |
| Manistee Area Schools | 1,247 | 22.2% | ▴ 2% |
| Mason County Central Schools | 1,203 | 21.4% | ▾ -0.7% |
| Kaleva Norman Dickson School District | 514 | 9.2% | ▾ -3.2% |
| Mason County Eastern District | 357 | 6.4% | ▴ 4.7% |
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Mason County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Mason County Housing & Real Estate
Mason County has a median home value of $199,300 and a median gross rent of $840. About 78% 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 $343,725 and homes spent about 65 days on the market.
Mason County Housing Mix
Mason County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Mason County Housing Trends
Mason County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Mason County, MI
Mason County has 1,689 business listings across 430 categories. The largest categories in Mason County business listings are Lake (50, 3.0%), Churches & Religious Organizations (46, 2.7%), and Parks & Recreation (40, 2.4%). The full Mason County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Mason County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Mason County, MI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 50 | 3.0% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 46 | 2.7% |
| Parks & Recreation | 40 | 2.4% |
| Auto Repair | 25 | 1.5% |
| Real Estate Agents | 24 | 1.4% |
| Farm | 24 | 1.4% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 24 | 1.4% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 23 | 1.4% |
| Restaurants | 19 | 1.1% |
| Fishing Charter | 19 | 1.1% |
Mason County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor's Walhalla Log Cabin | Accommodation | Branch |
| Claire Massie & Co | Accountant | Ludington |
| Ludington Skate Park | Active Life | Ludington |
| Points of Healing Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Ludington |
| Connexion Point | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Ludington |
| Freeman Creek Equipment | Agricultural Service | Free Soil |
| Mason County Airport | Airport | Pere Marquette Twp |
| Mason County Aviation | Airport Terminal | Ludington |
| Pere Marquette Township Fire Department | Ambulance And Ems Services | Ludington |
| Blu Moon | American Restaurants | Ludington |
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Mason County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Mason County Basemaps
Mason 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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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Mason County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, 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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