Tuscola County GIS Maps
Tuscola County, Michigan, has 53,323 residents and covers 804.5 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 Tuscola County is 26157.
Caro is the county's largest population center. Tuscola County also includes 12 zip codes, 12 public school districts and 43 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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Tuscola County Trends
- Population
- 53,323▾
- Median Home Value
- $136,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 9,165▾
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Tuscola 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.
Tuscola County Population
Tuscola County had 53,323 residents in 2020. That was 4.3% lower than in 2010. Tuscola County had 4,943 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 66 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Caro, Vassar and Millington.
Population Trend in Tuscola County MI
Tuscola County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Tuscola County Zip Codes
Tuscola County has 12 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Caro (48723), Vassar (48768) and Millington (48746). Caro is the largest zip by population, with about 11,953 residents or 22% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 56% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Tuscola County MI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48723 | Caro | 11,953 | ▾ -4.2% |
| 48768 | Vassar | 9,648 | ▾ -1.9% |
| 48746 | Millington | 8,163 | ▾ -4.3% |
| 48726 | Cass City | 6,206 | ▴ 0.6% |
| 48744 | Mayville | 4,525 | ▾ -2% |
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Tuscola County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Tuscola County Demographics
Tuscola County has a median age of 44.6, which makes the county a little older than Michigan overall. About 20.3% of residents are under 18, while 21.5% 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 28.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 15.5% 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 Tuscola County MI
Median Age
44.6
Under 18
20.3%
Age 65+
21.5%
Bachelor's+
15.5%
Tuscola County School Districts
Tuscola County is served by 12 public school districts with 9,165 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Caro Community Schools, Frankenmuth and Millington Community Schools. Those three districts account for about 42% 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 Tuscola County MI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caro Community Schools | 1,365 | 14.9% | ▾ -1.7% |
| Frankenmuth School District | 1,351 | 14.7% | ▾ -1.1% |
| Millington Community Schools | 1,093 | 11.9% | ▾ -0.1% |
| Cass City Public Schools | 877 | 9.6% | ▾ -4.5% |
| Vassar Public Schools | 808 | 8.8% | ▾ -5.9% |
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Tuscola County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Tuscola County Housing & Real Estate
Tuscola County has a median home value of $136,900 and a median gross rent of $796. About 85% 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 $202,175 and homes spent about 56 days on the market.
Tuscola County Housing Mix
Tuscola County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Tuscola County Housing Trends
Tuscola County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Tuscola County, MI
Tuscola County has 1,896 business listings across 420 categories. The largest categories in Tuscola County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (93, 4.9%), Auto Repair (44, 2.3%), and Farm (37, 2.0%). The full Tuscola County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Tuscola County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Tuscola County, MI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 93 | 4.9% |
| Auto Repair | 44 | 2.3% |
| Farm | 37 | 2.0% |
| Insurance Agencies | 30 | 1.6% |
| Gas Stations | 30 | 1.6% |
| Medical Offices | 27 | 1.4% |
| Contractors | 25 | 1.3% |
| Convenience Stores | 23 | 1.2% |
| Parks & Recreation | 23 | 1.2% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 22 | 1.2% |
Tuscola County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bunch Homesteads | Accommodation | Deford |
| Top of the Hill Services | Accountant | Gagetown |
| 小晴精選成人器具 | Adult Entertainment | |
| Skeeter Photography | Advertising Agency | Mayville |
| Tuscola County Farm Bureau | Agricultural Cooperatives | Caro |
| Quality Roasting | Agricultural Service | Gilford Twp |
| Star of the West Milling Co | Agriculture | Reese |
| Tuscola Area Airport | Airport | Caro |
| Top Value Construction LLC | Altering And Remodeling Contractor | Kingston |
| Mayville Area Ambulance Service | Ambulance And Ems Services | Mayville |
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Tuscola County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Tuscola County Basemaps
Tuscola 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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- 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
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- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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