City

North Branch, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Lapeer County  ·  Michigan

👥8,256Population
💰$76,597Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$193,300Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0%Other: 2.7%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic3.2%
Black0.1%
Asian0.0%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
33%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma38 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,336 (41.5%)
Some College986 (17.5%)
Associates620 (11%)
Bachelors664 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree986 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 41.5%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad41.5%
Some College17.5%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.7%Renter: 12.3%Tenure
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,597 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$193,300 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$900/mo
Total Housing Units3,245
Vacant Units117

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About North Branch, MI

North Branch is a city in Michigan, located in Lapeer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,256 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, North Branch is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,597 is near the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in North Branch is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $900 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of North Branch is moderately educated. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.87%).

North Branch, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in North Branch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48461 8,256 $76,597 $193,300 $900 4.3% 29.3% 87.7%