City

Bronson, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Branch County  ·  Michigan

👥5,969Population
💰$62,639Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$129,300Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓24.8%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.5%Hispanic: 11.8%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.7%Race
White83.5%
Hispanic11.8%
Black0.5%
Asian0.3%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads24.8% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma83 (2.2%)
HS Graduate1,673 (44.1%)
Some College589 (15.5%)
Associates508 (13.4%)
Bachelors385 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree557 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 44.1%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad44.1%
Some College15.5%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,639 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$129,300 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$880/mo
Total Housing Units2,858
Vacant Units489

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About Bronson, MI

Bronson is a city in Michigan, located in Branch County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,969 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Bronson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,639 is below the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bronson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $880 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bronson is less-educated. 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bronson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49028 5,969 $62,639 $129,300 $880 2.0% 24.8% 78.1%