City

Brown City, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Sanilac County  ·  Michigan

👥5,216Population
💰$68,650Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$212,700Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓25.0%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.3%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic3.6%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,461 (47.9%)
Some College482 (15.8%)
Associates334 (11%)
Bachelors333 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree430 (14.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 47.9%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad47.9%
Some College15.8%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,650 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$212,700 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$854/mo
Total Housing Units2,068
Vacant Units163

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
61%
About Brown City, MI

Brown City is a city in Michigan, located in Sanilac County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,216 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Brown City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,650 is near the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Brown City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $212,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $854 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brown City is moderately educated. 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brown City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48416 5,216 $68,650 $212,700 $854 5.9% 25.0% 83.6%