City

Branch, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Michigan

👥1,455Population
💰$50,563Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂57.1Median Age
🏠$162,200Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓31.0%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.2%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 4.2%Race
White87.2%
Hispanic4.1%
Black1.1%
Asian0.9%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
4%
25–44
13%
45–64
39%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads31.0% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma17 (1.5%)
HS Graduate467 (40.8%)
Some College141 (12.3%)
Associates164 (14.3%)
Bachelors129 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree226 (19.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College12.3%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.7%Renter: 5.4%Tenure
Owner94.7%
Renter5.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,563 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$162,200 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$857/mo
Total Housing Units1,489
Vacant Units816

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Branch, MI

Branch is a city in Michigan, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,455 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.1 years.

Economically, Branch is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,563 is below the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Branch is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $857 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Branch is moderately educated. 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.15%).

Branch, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Branch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49402 1,455 $50,563 $162,200 $857 7.0% 31.0% 94.7%