Otsego County GIS Maps
Otsego County, Michigan, has 25,091 residents and covers 515 square miles. The population grew 3.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Otsego County is 26137.
Gaylord is the county's largest population center. Otsego County also includes 3 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 20 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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Otsego County Trends
- Population
- 25,091▴
- Median Home Value
- $196,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 5,134▾
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Otsego 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.
Otsego County Population
Otsego County had 25,091 residents in 2020. That was 3.8% higher than in 2010. Otsego County added 1,790 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 49 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Gaylord, Vanderbilt and Johannesburg.
Population Trend in Otsego County MI
Otsego County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Otsego County Zip Codes
Otsego County has 3 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Gaylord (49735), Vanderbilt (49795) and Johannesburg (49751). Gaylord is the largest zip by population, with about 20,568 residents or 82% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 98% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Otsego County MI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49735 | Gaylord | 20,568 | ▴ 5.4% |
| 49795 | Vanderbilt | 2,087 | ▾ -0.5% |
| 49751 | Johannesburg | 2,014 | ▾ -3.5% |
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Otsego County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Otsego County Demographics
Otsego County has a median age of 44.5, which makes the county a little older than Michigan overall. About 20.9% of residents are under 18, while 21.7% 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 28.2% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 25.8% 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 Otsego County MI
Median Age
44.5
Under 18
20.9%
Age 65+
21.7%
Bachelor's+
25.8%
Otsego County School Districts
Otsego County is served by 4 public school districts with 5,134 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Gaylord Community Schools, Crawford AuSable Schools and Johannesburg-Lewiston Area. Those three districts account for about 99% 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 Otsego County MI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaylord Community Schools | 2,747 | 53.5% | ▾ -1% |
| Crawford AuSable Schools | 1,640 | 31.9% | ▴ 0.7% |
| Johannesburg-Lewiston Area School District | 675 | 13.1% | ▾ -1% |
| Vanderbilt Area Schools | 72 | 1.4% | ▾ -35.7% |
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Otsego County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Otsego County Housing & Real Estate
Otsego County has a median home value of $196,500 and a median gross rent of $880. 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 $339,575 and homes spent about 97 days on the market.
Otsego County Housing Mix
Otsego County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Otsego County Housing Trends
Otsego County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Otsego County, MI
Otsego County has 1,659 business listings across 454 categories. The largest categories in Otsego County business listings are Lake (84, 5.1%), Gas Stations (28, 1.7%), and Auto Repair (28, 1.7%). The full Otsego County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Otsego County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Otsego County, MI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 84 | 5.1% |
| Gas Stations | 28 | 1.7% |
| Auto Repair | 28 | 1.7% |
| Real Estate Agents | 25 | 1.5% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 24 | 1.4% |
| Farm | 22 | 1.3% |
| Parks & Recreation | 20 | 1.2% |
| Hotels | 19 | 1.1% |
| Public And Government Association | 18 | 1.1% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 17 | 1.0% |
Otsego County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Shirt Works Racewear | 3D Printing Service | Gaylord |
| Michigan Therapeutic Consultants | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Gaylord |
| Treetops Signature Course | Accommodation | |
| Kidd and Kidd CPAs | Accountant | Gaylord |
| The Lakes | Active Life | Gaylord |
| Xpectations Gaylord (Fantasies Smoke Shop) | Adult Entertainment | Gaylord |
| Twisted Horn Ranch | Agriculture | Gaylord |
| Northern Michigan Jet Services LLC | Airlines | Gaylord |
| Gaylord Regional Airport | Airport | Gaylord |
| Alano Club | Alcohol And Drug Treatment Centers | Gaylord |
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Otsego County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Otsego County Basemaps
Otsego 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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