PlainZIP

Bronson, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49028

Branch County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,387
21/sq mi
$60,127
Median income
$152,300
Median home value
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bronson pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49028 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49028 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bronson, Branch County, Michigan, home to 6,387 residents across 307.1 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49028 reports a modest median household income of $60,127 (18% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,268. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.6%. Housing costs here run $152,300 for a typical home value (31% below the state average), with rent averaging $971 a month; 78.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Branch County, letting you compare 49028 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 49028

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bronson, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49028.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49028, Bronson, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,387

Population

307.1

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49028?

38.7

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 83.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$60,127

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$32,268

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49028 ranks nationally

Bronson, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,127 29th percentile higher than 29% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,779

Total Housing Units

2,253

Occupied Units

526

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$152,300

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$971

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-8.6%

YoY Change (2024)

180

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+80%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49028 have decreased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.1% 128
2021 +18.7% 152
2022 +14.7% 174
2023 +13.0% 197
2024 -8.6% 180

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 94 business establishments in ZIP 49028, employing approximately 757 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,043,000.

94

Businesses

757

Employees

$34.0M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 14 14.9%
Construction 13 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 13 13.8%
Retail trade 12 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 9 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 7 7.5%
Finance and insurance 6 6.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.3%
Wholesale trade 4 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 49028 vs 46776 →

ZIP 49028 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49028 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49028 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 49028 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
46776 Orland, IN 1,484 8.4 mi
49030 Burr Oak, MI 2,523 7.5 mi
49040 Colon, MI 3,388 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Branch County

49036 standard
Coldwater, MI
Pop: 24,868
49082 standard
Quincy, MI
Pop: 6,579
49094 standard
Union City, MI
Pop: 4,104
49255 standard
Montgomery, MI
Pop: 1,939
49089 standard
Sherwood, MI
Pop: 1,875

Related Areas

Branch County Bronson, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49028 in? ▼
ZIP code 49028 (Bronson) is located in Branch County, Michigan. Branch County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/branch-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49028? ▼
ZIP code 49028 in Bronson, MI has a population of 6,387 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49028? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49028 is $60,127, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49028? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49028 is $152,300, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49028? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49028 is White at 83.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49028? ▼
ZIP code 49028 has 94 business establishments employing approximately 757 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49028? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49028 are: Manufacturing (14), Construction (13), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49028? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49028 decreased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49028? ▼
In ZIP code 49028, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49028? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49028 is 28.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49028? ▼
In ZIP code 49028, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49028? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49028 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.