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Beecher, MI
Census-designated place in Genesee County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48505.
Population
8,412
Land area
5.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,430
ZIP codes
1
Beecher and its ZIP codes
Beecher at a glance
- Beecher is about 8 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 121st among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- The median household income is $37,515, 49% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $51,500 (78% below Michigan) and median rent is $906 a month.
Local data for Beecher, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Beecher, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,515
Poverty rate
31.3%
Median home value
$51,500
Median rent
$906/mo
Homeownership
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher
5.2%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (569), Mexican Americans (484), German Americans (458).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Genesee County. PPP loans are for Beecher.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,658
134,908 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,595
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.8B
FY 2026, $6,791 per person
How people get to work
Beecher, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.4%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit5.7%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle2.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beecher, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
750
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
330
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
32.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beecher, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
52.4%
U.S. 33.3% +19.1 pts
Diabetes
21.1%
U.S. 12.1% +9.0 pts
Smoking
26.2%
U.S. 12.8% +13.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
ZIP codes in Beecher
1 in or overlapping Beecher. Population shown
Cities near Beecher
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount MorrisCity | 1.8 mi | 1.1 |
| FlintCity | 5.4 mi | 33.4 |
| ClioCity | 5.9 mi | 1.1 |
| FlushingCity | 7.1 mi | 3.6 |
| BurtonCity | 8 mi | 23.4 |
| DavisonCity | 10 mi | 2 |
| OtisvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Swartz CreekCity | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| MontroseCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| Birch RunVillage | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Grand BlancCity | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| New LothropVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| LennonVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| BurtCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6 |
| Otter LakeVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| ColumbiavilleVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beecher, MI in?
- Beecher is in Genesee County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Beecher, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Beecher include 48505.
- What is the population of Beecher, MI?
- About 8,412 people live in Beecher, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beecher?
- Nearby places include Mount Morris (1.8 mi), Flint (5.4 mi), Clio (5.9 mi), Flushing (7.1 mi), Burton (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023