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Brown City, MI
City in Sanilac County, Michigan.
Population
1,139
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,004
ZIP codes
0
Brown City and its ZIP codes
Brown City at a glance
- Brown City is about 5.6 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,750 a year, 19% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $127,700 (45% below Michigan) and median rent is $685 a month.
Local data for Brown City, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brown City, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,750
Poverty rate
18.6%
Median home value
$127,700
Median rent
$685/mo
Homeownership
68.8%
Bachelor's or higher
11.4%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
31.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (194), Irish Americans (141), Polish Americans (72).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sanilac County. PPP loans are for Brown City.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,984
10,347 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,754
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$320M
FY 2026, $7,870 per person
How people get to work
Brown City, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.4%
- Carpooled1.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 31.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brown City, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
349
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 13°F
31.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brown City, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Brown City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MelvinVillage | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| PeckVillage | 9.3 mi | 1 |
| MarletteCity | 9.4 mi | 1.6 |
| North BranchVillage | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| YaleCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| CliffordVillage | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Imlay CityCity | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| CapacVillage | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| AtticaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| Barnes LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| SanduskyCity | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| KingstonVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| SnoverCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| Millers LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| EmmettVillage | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| CroswellCity | 19 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brown City, MI in?
- Brown City is in Sanilac County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Brown City, MI?
- About 1,139 people live in Brown City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brown City?
- Nearby places include Melvin (6.5 mi), Peck (9.3 mi), Marlette (9.4 mi), North Branch (10 mi), Yale (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023