Deer Acres, 1988
Pinconning’s story
153 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1988.
- 1873Pinconning is settled
PinconningMI
A town of 1,176, settled in 1873. A typical home costs 3 years of the Bay City metro’s $62K median household income.
Trash & recyclingPhoto: TenPoundHammer · CC BY 4.0
Population
1,176
2025 Census estimate · −2% since 2020
Typical home
$188K
+5.7% in a year
Household income
$65K
median
Median age
47.8
years
Jobs based here
659
Balanced
Is Pinconning a good place to live?
The best of Pinconning’s subject grades are an A+ for cost of living and an A− for the outdoors; the weakest is a C for walkability. Only 12 of Michigan’s 1,279 towns score higher on cost of living. Pinconning’s median age is 47.8 years, where Michigan’s towns sit at 42.5 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Pinconning has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Pinconning stand out
Where Pinconning beats most towns.
Small town
1,176 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Pinconning grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Pinconning is from typical.
Cost of livingA+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 28% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.7 of 20; 8% of households have no car; 0.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →Jobs & income659 jobs based hereCOpen →HealthSaint Mary's Standish Community Hospital 8.6 miles awayC+Open →SchoolsBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 5% conserved landA−Open →History2 notable people born hereC+Open →Civic life2.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateSnowy winters, 82° summer afternoons, 49″ of snow–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives here–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Pinconning: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pinconning, and how to reach them.
PowerConsumers Energy20.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Pinconning water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections herePinconning City ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code4865048650 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pinconning.
HousingCost of living grade A+
The typical home in Pinconning is valued at about $188K
The typical Pinconning home is worth about $188,000, up 5.7% in a year, 29% below the Michigan typical home.
$188KZillow home value
Typical home value
Pinconning$188K
Michigan$264K
+5.7%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SchoolsB
On state tests, Pinconning’s schools beat 60% of Michigan districts
Its public schools are run by the Pinconning Area Schools. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Pinconning High School, with 370 students.
60%of MI districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinconning Central Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 359 | B− |
| Pinconning High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 370 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MI on state tests and graduation
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Michigan overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 11% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 47% of residents (38% statewide). Pinconning has lost 2% of its people since 2020, down to 1,176 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 26% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Michigan.
47.8median age · MI 40.2
| Pinconning | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21% | 21% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 26% | 29% |
PinconningMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma12%
High school36%
Some college18%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s23%
Graduate4%
Women and men · all residents
46% women, 54% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7.5 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Pinconning | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.6% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.2% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.5% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5.5% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.3% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.9% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 21% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.9% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 11.9% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 36.3% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 18% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.4% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.6% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 3.8% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,200, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Pinconning
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 72% of U.S. communities. Since 1986, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Pinconning.
28risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
2
paid flood claims since 1986
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Pinconning has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Pinconning has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Pinconning’s July high is 82°F, near the Michigan town median (82°F) and below the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
49″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–32°
Spring35–55°
Summer58–79°
Fall41–59°
Oct 10
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
A job hub: Pinconning has 1.5 jobs for every working resident and draws in 609 commuters
The average trip to work in Pinconning is 28 minutes. The top destinations are Midland (8%), Saginaw (8%) and Bay City (6%). The median household income in Pinconning is $65,000.
11%work in town
| Pinconning | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 11% | 5.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Pinconning11%
Midland8%
Saginaw8%
Bay City6%
Chippewa Township4%
24 mi
median commute distance
659
jobs based in Pinconning
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 28% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
HealthC+
Pinconning is less healthy than 62% of U.S. towns
Pinconning tracks Michigan closely on all 32 CDC measures. 27% of Pinconning adults have been diagnosed with depression.
38%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Pinconning | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 27% | 23% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Saint Mary's Standish Community Hospital
8.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
5.4%conserved
| Pinconning | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 5.4% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
5.4%
conserved · 30 of 547 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Doc Letchfield Park | — | 10 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 16 attractions →USS Edson and 10 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Pinconning. Close and well known come first.
18 mi MuseumUSS Edson
22 mi GardenDow Gardens
18 mi MuseumSaginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum
24 mi GardenChippewa Nature Center
29 mi TheatreTemple Theatre31 mi Zoo & aquariumChildren's Zoo at Celebration SquareSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
USS Edson: U.S. Navy, Public domain · Dow Gardens: Chris.Schiemann, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum: John McCullough, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Chippewa Nature Center: Christian Collins, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Temple Theatre: Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pinconning
19pages on Pinconning
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Pinconning; the nearest are
Delta CollegeCommunity college · Public · University Center20.6 mi$4,820 in-state tuitionSaginaw Valley State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · University Center23.9 mi$12,930 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Pinconning residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
About Pinconning
City in Michigan, United States
Pinconning ( pin-KAHN-ing) is a city in Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,204 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City metropolitan area. The city is locally noted for its former production of cheese and cheese products, especially Pinconning cheese.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 600 ft
- ZIP code
- 48650
- Area code
- 989
Questions about Pinconning
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pinconning, MI expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A+.
What is Pinconning, MI known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Arthur Summerfield and Jason Morgan.