A town of 1,609, settled in 1848. Healthier than 74% of U.S. towns.
The 3 things Zilwaukee does most differently from other towns.
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Ordered by what stands out in Zilwaukee. Another town gets a different order.
Zilwaukee beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Zilwaukee | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.4% | 10.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 10% | 8.1% |
| More adults who get no exercise | 30.2% | 24.9% |
The public schools Zilwaukee’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 67% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zilwaukee School | PK–6 | 194 | C− |
Zilwaukee has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
0.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Zilwaukee Memorial Park | 0.3 mi | 11 |
| 2. Zilwaukee Riverfront Park | — | 10 |
| 3. Crow Island State Game Area | — | 4 |
Most working residents leave Zilwaukee for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Saginaw (20%), Saginaw (13%) and Buena Vista (6%). Half commute less than 8 miles.
Zilwaukee's reported crime rate is well below Michigan's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 2 reported in 2023.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.
The median sale price was $211,000 in May 2026.
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
City in Michigan, United States
Zilwaukee is a city in Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The 2020 census places the population at 1,534. The city is adjacent to and was created from Zilwaukee Township. It is the home of the Zilwaukee Bridge.
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3 towns share a border with Zilwaukee.