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Birch Run, MI
Village in Saginaw County, Michigan.
Population
1,439
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
762
ZIP codes
0
Birch Run and its ZIP codes
Birch Run at a glance
- Birch Run is about 4.3 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,521 a year, 3% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,000 (18% below Michigan) and median rent is $999 a month.
Local data for Birch Run, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Birch Run, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,521
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$191,000
Median rent
$999/mo
Homeownership
51.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (510), Irish Americans (218), Scottish Americans (105).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saginaw County. PPP loans are for Birch Run.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,997
80,210 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,699
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $6,957 per person
How people get to work
Birch Run, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Birch Run, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
565
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
841
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 15°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Birch Run, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Birch Run
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurtCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 6 |
| ClioCity | 6 mi | 1.1 |
| FrankenmuthCity | 6 mi | 3.1 |
| MontroseCity | 7.3 mi | 1 |
| BridgeportCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 8.4 |
| Mount MorrisCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| BeecherCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.9 |
| New LothropVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| MillingtonVillage | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| FlushingCity | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| Buena VistaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| VassarCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| OtisvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| SaginawCity | 15 mi | 17.1 |
| Robin Glen-IndiantownCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| ReeseVillage | 15 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Birch Run, MI in?
- Birch Run is in Saginaw County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Birch Run, MI?
- About 1,439 people live in Birch Run, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Birch Run?
- Nearby places include Burt (5.8 mi), Clio (6 mi), Frankenmuth (6 mi), Montrose (7.3 mi), Bridgeport (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023