City

South Branch, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Ogemaw County  ·  Michigan

👥804Population
💰$44,647Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂65.2Median Age
🏠$113,000Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓20.3%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 65% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 0.8%Other: 2.5%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic0.8%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
1%
18–24
6%
25–44
10%
45–64
30%
65+
31%

Key Indicators

Median Age65.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.82
Below Poverty19.7% ▲ 97% above avg
College Grads20.3% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 65% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (2.6%)
HS Graduate269 (39.3%)
Some College142 (20.7%)
Associates117 (17.1%)
Bachelors59 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree80 (11.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 20.7%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 11.7%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College20.7%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate11.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.9%Renter: 13.2%Tenure
Owner86.9%
Renter13.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,647 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$113,000 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,405
Vacant Units964

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
49%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
51%
About South Branch, MI

South Branch is a city in Michigan, located in Ogemaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 804 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 65.2 years.

Economically, South Branch is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,647 is below the national average. Approximately 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in South Branch is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Branch is less-educated. 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Branch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48761 804 $44,647 $113,000 8.1% 20.3% 86.9%