City

Sherwood, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Branch County  ·  Michigan

👥2,044Population
💰$61,900Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$121,400Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓20.1%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 72% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 0.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic0.6%
Asian0.3%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads20.1% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 72% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.4%)
HS Graduate648 (49.1%)
Some College229 (17.3%)
Associates173 (13.1%)
Bachelors131 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree135 (10.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 49.1%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 10.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad49.1%
Some College17.3%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate10.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,900 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$121,400 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$841/mo
Total Housing Units795
Vacant Units55

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
61%
About Sherwood, MI

Sherwood is a city in Michigan, located in Branch County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,044 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Sherwood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,900 is below the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Sherwood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $841 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sherwood is less-educated. 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sherwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49089 2,044 $61,900 $121,400 $841 8.4% 20.1% 86.2%