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Branch County, MI
5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Branch County, Michigan.
Population
45,300
Land area
506sq mi
People per sq mi
89
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Branch County
Branch County at a glance
- Branch County is 50% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,724 a year, 13% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,500 (30% below Michigan) and median rent is $959 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Coldwater (13,671), Bronson (2,083) and Union City (1,940).
Local data for Branch County, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Branch County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,724
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$162,500
Prices +4.3% in a year
Median rent
$959/mo
Homeownership
77.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,013), Irish Americans (4,832), Polish Americans (2,296).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,859
15,400 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,018
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$287M
FY 2026, $6,395 per person
PPP loans
$62.8M
943 loans, 8,231 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$77.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Branch County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Branch County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
359
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
73
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Branch County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Branch County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Branch County, MI?
- Coldwater is the largest city or town in Branch County, with about 13,671 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Branch County?
- Branch County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 49028, 49036, 49082, 49089, 49094.
- What is the population of Branch County, MI?
- About 45,300 people live in Branch County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Branch County?
- Branch County borders Kalamazoo County, Calhoun County, St. Joseph County, Hillsdale County, LaGrange County, IN, Steuben County, IN.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023