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North Branch, MI
Village in Lapeer County, Michigan.
Population
1,166
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
808
ZIP codes
0
North Branch and its ZIP codes
North Branch at a glance
- North Branch is about 4.5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,731 a year, 22% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,000 (34% below Michigan) and median rent is $735 a month.
Local data for North Branch, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
North Branch, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,731
Poverty rate
15.3%
Median home value
$152,000
Median rent
$735/mo
Homeownership
71.6%
Bachelor's or higher
11.0%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
33.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (311), Irish Americans (141), Polish Americans (105).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lapeer County. PPP loans are for North Branch.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,485
22,229 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,585
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$628M
FY 2026, $7,084 per person
How people get to work
North Branch, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked6.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
North Branch, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
471
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
47
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 15°F
31.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in North Branch, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near North Branch
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CliffordVillage | 5.7 mi | 1.5 |
| Barnes LakeCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.5 |
| Millers LakeCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.5 |
| MarletteCity | 8.7 mi | 1.6 |
| FostoriaCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 4 |
| Brown CityCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| MayvilleVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| KingstonVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| ColumbiavilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Otter LakeVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| AtticaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| LapeerCity | 15 mi | 7.3 |
| Imlay CityCity | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| MelvinVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| MillingtonVillage | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| OtisvilleVillage | 17 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is North Branch, MI in?
- North Branch is in Lapeer County, Michigan.
- What is the population of North Branch, MI?
- About 1,166 people live in North Branch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near North Branch?
- Nearby places include Clifford (5.7 mi), Barnes Lake (6.6 mi), Millers Lake (7.6 mi), Marlette (8.7 mi), Fostoria (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023