City

Greenbush, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Alcona County  ·  Michigan

👥1,097Population
💰$64,432Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂58.8Median Age
🏠$153,700Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 55% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 2.2%Other: 3.1%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic2.2%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
10%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
31%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.96
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 55% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.6%)
HS Graduate292 (32.3%)
Some College140 (15.5%)
Associates168 (18.6%)
Bachelors119 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree179 (19.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College15.5%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.1%Renter: 10.9%Tenure
Owner89.1%
Renter10.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,432 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$153,700 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$810/mo
Total Housing Units1,405
Vacant Units846

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
54%
About Greenbush, MI

Greenbush is a city in Michigan, located in Alcona County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,097 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.8 years.

Economically, Greenbush is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,432 is below the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Greenbush is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $153,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $810 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Greenbush is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Greenbush
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48738 1,097 $64,432 $153,700 $810 7.6% 33.0% 89.1%