City

Birch Run, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Saginaw County  ·  Michigan

👥8,601Population
💰$76,311Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$197,900Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓32.5%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 1.4%Other: 1.1%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic5.6%
Black1.4%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads32.5% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma38 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,836 (32.3%)
Some College902 (15.9%)
Associates1,054 (18.6%)
Bachelors600 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree1,246 (22%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College15.9%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.8%Renter: 11.2%Tenure
Owner88.8%
Renter11.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,311 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$197,900 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$895/mo
Total Housing Units3,790
Vacant Units413

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Birch Run, MI

Birch Run is a city in Michigan, located in Saginaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,601 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Birch Run is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,311 is near the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Birch Run is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $197,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $895 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Birch Run is moderately educated. 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.73%).

Birch Run, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Birch Run
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48415 8,601 $76,311 $197,900 $895 5.0% 32.5% 88.8%