City

Brimley, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Chippewa County  ·  Michigan

👥3,222Population
💰$62,045Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$164,100Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.4%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 12.1%Race
White52.4%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.6%
Asian0.4%
Other12.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
13%
18–24
12%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.8%)
HS Graduate711 (34.6%)
Some College224 (10.9%)
Associates362 (17.6%)
Bachelors193 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree546 (26.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 26.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College10.9%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate26.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.5%Renter: 13.5%Tenure
Owner86.5%
Renter13.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,045 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$164,100 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$585/mo
Total Housing Units1,950
Vacant Units636

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Brimley, MI

Brimley is a city in Michigan, located in Chippewa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,222 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Brimley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,045 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Brimley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $585 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brimley is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (52.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brimley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49715 3,222 $62,045 $164,100 $585 5.2% 36.0% 86.5%