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Three Oaks, MI
Village in Berrien County, Michigan.
Population
1,503
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,376
ZIP codes
0
Three Oaks and its ZIP codes
Three Oaks at a glance
- Three Oaks is about 7.7 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,985 a year, 8% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $215,700 (7% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,074 a month.
Local data for Three Oaks, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Three Oaks, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,985
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$215,700
Median rent
$1,074/mo
Homeownership
69.0%
Bachelor's or higher
27.6%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (373), Mexican Americans (324), Irish Americans (92).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berrien County. PPP loans are for Three Oaks.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,183
60,632 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,094
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $7,313 per person
How people get to work
Three Oaks, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.5%
- Carpooled14.2%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked6.4%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Three Oaks, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
422
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
304
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
42.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Three Oaks, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Three Oaks
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Shorewood-Tower Hills-HarbertCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 4.5 |
| GalienVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.4 |
| New TroyCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Saugany Lake, INCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.7 |
| Hudson Lake, INCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.9 |
| New BuffaloCity | 6.9 mi | 2.5 |
| New Carlisle, INTown | 8.7 mi | 2 |
| Grand BeachVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Rolling Prairie, INCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.1 |
| BridgmanCity | 9.6 mi | 2.9 |
| MichianaVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Michiana Shores, INTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Duneland Beach, INCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| BarodaVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| BuchananCity | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| Long Beach, INTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Three Oaks, MI in?
- Three Oaks is in Berrien County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Three Oaks, MI?
- About 1,503 people live in Three Oaks, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Three Oaks?
- Nearby places include Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert (5.1 mi), Galien (5.7 mi), New Troy (5.9 mi), Saugany Lake, IN (6 mi), Hudson Lake, IN (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023