Ogemaw County GIS Maps
Ogemaw County, Michigan, has 20,770 residents and covers 563.5 square miles. The population declined 4.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Ogemaw County is 26129.
West Branch is the county's largest population center. Ogemaw County also includes 5 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 28 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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Ogemaw County Trends
- Population
- 20,770▾
- Median Home Value
- $138,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,798▾
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.
Ogemaw 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.
Ogemaw County Population
Ogemaw County had 20,770 residents in 2020. That was 4.3% lower than in 2010. Ogemaw County had 875 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 37 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include West Branch, Prescott and Rose City.
Population Trend in Ogemaw County MI
Ogemaw County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Ogemaw County Zip Codes
Ogemaw County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include West Branch (48661), Prescott (48756) and Rose City (48654). West Branch is the largest zip by population, with about 10,535 residents or 51% 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 Ogemaw County MI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48661 | West Branch | 10,535 | ▾ -1.5% |
| 48756 | Prescott | 4,057 | ▾ -12.6% |
| 48654 | Rose City | 2,284 | ▾ -9.4% |
| 48635 | Rose City | 1,471 | ▾ -6.5% |
| 48761 | South Branch | 852 | ▾ -17% |
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Ogemaw County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Ogemaw County Demographics
Ogemaw County has a median age of 50.8, which makes the county a little older than Michigan overall. About 18.3% of residents are under 18, while 27.1% 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 27.1% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 15.9% 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 Ogemaw County MI
Median Age
50.8
Under 18
18.3%
Age 65+
27.1%
Bachelor's+
15.9%
Ogemaw County School Districts
Ogemaw County is served by 3 public school districts with 2,798 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are West Branch-Rose City Area Schools, Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools and Hale Area Schools. 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 Ogemaw County MI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch-Rose City Area Schools | 1,844 | 65.9% | ▴ 0.3% |
| Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools | 607 | 21.7% | ▾ -5.5% |
| Hale Area Schools | 347 | 12.4% | ▾ -3.3% |
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Ogemaw County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Ogemaw County Housing & Real Estate
Ogemaw County has a median home value of $138,600 and a median gross rent of $828. About 83% 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 $208,750 and homes spent about 78 days on the market.
Ogemaw County Housing Mix
Ogemaw County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Ogemaw County Housing Trends
Ogemaw County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Ogemaw County, MI
Ogemaw County has 1,221 business listings across 357 categories. The largest categories in Ogemaw County business listings are Lake (94, 7.7%), Campgrounds & RV Parks (31, 2.5%), and Churches & Religious Organizations (26, 2.1%). The full Ogemaw County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Ogemaw County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Ogemaw County, MI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 94 | 7.7% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 31 | 2.5% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 26 | 2.1% |
| Gas Stations | 22 | 1.8% |
| Contractors | 20 | 1.6% |
| Convenience Stores | 19 | 1.6% |
| Medical Offices | 17 | 1.4% |
| American Restaurants | 17 | 1.4% |
| Farm | 13 | 1.1% |
| Grocery Stores | 12 | 1.0% |
Ogemaw County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Secret Campground and RV Park | Active Life | West Branch |
| North Central Feed & Supply | Agricultural Service | West Branch |
| West Branch Community Airport | Airport | West Branch |
| Applebee's Grill + Bar | American Restaurants | West Branch |
| Claws and Paws Rescue | Animal Rescue Service | West Branch |
| Starkeeper Kennels | Animal Shelters | West Branch |
| Rusty Red Rose | Rose City MI | Antique Store | Rose City |
| Countryside Appliance | Appliance Repair Service | West Branch |
| Sears Hometown Store | Appliance Store | West Branch |
| Rifle Creek Archery Park | Archery Range | West Branch |
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Ogemaw County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Ogemaw County Basemaps
Ogemaw 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 Ogemaw 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 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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