City

Breckenridge, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Gratiot County  ·  Michigan

👥2,812Population
💰$72,656Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$129,100Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Hispanic: 5.8%Black: 0.2%Other: 3.7%Race
White89.9%
Hispanic5.8%
Black0.2%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.5%)
HS Graduate766 (40%)
Some College276 (14.4%)
Associates273 (14.2%)
Bachelors221 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree371 (19.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 40%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad40.0%
Some College14.4%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,656 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$129,100 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$808/mo
Total Housing Units1,158
Vacant Units72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Breckenridge, MI

Breckenridge is a city in Michigan, located in Gratiot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,812 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Breckenridge is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,656 is near the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Breckenridge is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $808 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Breckenridge is moderately educated. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Breckenridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48615 2,812 $72,656 $129,100 $808 4.4% 30.9% 80.7%