City

Union City, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Branch County  ·  Michigan

👥3,755Population
💰$68,688Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$127,000Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓29.5%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 56% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.1%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 10.8%Race
White82.1%
Hispanic5.7%
Black0.6%
Asian0.4%
Other10.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads29.5% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 56% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.3%)
HS Graduate815 (36.2%)
Some College360 (16%)
Associates405 (18%)
Bachelors256 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree408 (18.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 16%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College16.0%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.1%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,688 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$127,000 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$778/mo
Total Housing Units1,710
Vacant Units307

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
64%
About Union City, MI

Union City is a city in Michigan, located in Branch County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,755 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Union City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,688 is near the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Union City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $778 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Union City is moderately educated. 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Union City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49094 3,755 $68,688 $127,000 $778 7.6% 29.5% 73.1%