Zip code 49028: Bronson, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 49028?

49028 is assigned to Bronson, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 49028 in?

49028 is in Branch County, Michigan.

Q: What is the population of 49028?

About 5,811 people live in 49028, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 49028?

The median household income in 49028 is $60,127.

Q: What zip codes are near 49028?

The closest zip codes to 49028 are 46776, 49030, 49036, 49040, 49089.

Residential delivery areaBranch CountyEastern Time

Population

5,811

Median household income

$60K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$152K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$971/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

116 sq mi

50 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 49028

49028 is a rural zip code in Bronson, Michigan (Branch County), covering 116 sq mi of land. About 5,811 people live here, or 50 per square mile. The median resident is 38.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $60,127 a year, 26% below the national median of $80,734. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $152,300, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $971 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.4 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; transportation and moving goods; and management.

How 49028 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy18.9%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%342nd of 958 in MI
Residents under 1825.6%
79th
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%131st of 962 in MI
Poverty rate16.7%
75th
U.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%211th of 959 in MI
Homeownership rate78.4%
75th
U.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%674th of 958 in MI
Average commute28.4 min
65th
U.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min283rd of 941 in MI
Uninsured rate8.6%
63rd
U.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%118th of 961 in MI
Veterans5.9%
51st
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%599th of 962 in MI
Median age38.7
48th
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2737th of 962 in MI
Residents 65 and older16.3%
48th
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%745th of 962 in MI
Self-employed workers9%
46th
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%497th of 961 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.420
36th
U.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465458th of 958 in MI
Foreign-born residents4.6%
27th
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%222nd of 962 in MI
Rent-burdened renters44.4%
27th
U.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%491st of 931 in MI
Median earnings per worker$41,543
27th
U.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178609th of 960 in MI
Per capita income$32,268
25th
U.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735666th of 962 in MI
Diversity index29
22nd
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3284th of 962 in MI
Median household income$60,127
20th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875681st of 952 in MI
Median gross rent$971
19th
U.S. $1,413 · MI $1,129430th of 851 in MI
Broadband access86.7%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MI 90.5%602nd of 958 in MI
Unemployment rate2.6%
11th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%769th of 961 in MI
Median home value$152,300
10th
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600730th of 946 in MI
Tech workers0.8%
10th
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%707th of 961 in MI
Population5,811
9th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761445th of 962 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher14.8%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%764th of 961 in MI
Work from home5.3%
9th
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%824th of 961 in MI
Healthcare workers6.2%
9th
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%813th of 961 in MI
Population density50/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi695th of 962 in MI
Government workers6.9%
4th
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%874th of 961 in MI

Measure	49028	Branch	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Housing vacancy	18.9%	19.4%	11.8%	10.1%	92nd	342nd of 958
Residents under 18	25.6%	23.5%	21.2%	22%	79th	131st of 962
Poverty rate	16.7%	16.4%	13.2%	12.5%	75th	211th of 959
Homeownership rate	78.4%	77.7%	73.2%	65.2%	75th	674th of 958
Average commute	28.4 min	22.7 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	65th	283rd of 941
Uninsured rate	8.6%	9.8%	4.9%	8.4%	63rd	118th of 961
Veterans	5.9%	6.6%	5.8%	6.2%	51st	599th of 962
Median age	38.7	40.6	40.2	38.9	48th	737th of 962
Residents 65 and older	16.3%	19.4%	18.6%	17.2%	48th	745th of 962
Self-employed workers	9%	10.2%	8.6%	10%	46th	497th of 961
Income inequality (Gini)	0.420	0.421	0.465	0.483	36th	458th of 958
Foreign-born residents	4.6%	3.9%	7.2%	14.1%	27th	222nd of 962
Rent-burdened renters	44.4%	43.2%	50.4%	51.1%	27th	491st of 931
Median earnings per worker	$41,543	$41,989	$47,178	$49,666	27th	609th of 960
Per capita income	$32,268	$31,163	$40,735	$44,673	25th	666th of 962
Diversity index	29	24.6	45.3	61.4	22nd	284th of 962
Median household incomeWeakness	$60,127	$63,724	$72,875	$80,734	20th	681st of 952
Median gross rent	$971	$959	$1,129	$1,413	19th	430th of 851
Broadband accessWeakness	86.7%	84.7%	90.5%	91%	18th	602nd of 958
Unemployment rateStrength	2.6%	5.7%	5.7%	5.2%	11th	769th of 961
Median home value	$152,300	$162,500	$231,600	$332,700	10th	730th of 946
Tech workers	0.8%	1%	3.1%	3.8%	10th	707th of 961
Population	5,811	45,300	10,077,761	334,922,499	9th	445th of 962
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.8%	17.3%	32.4%	35.7%	9th	764th of 961
Work from home	5.3%	6.2%	13.5%	15.1%	9th	824th of 961
Healthcare workers	6.2%	8.3%	10.1%	9.7%	9th	813th of 961
Population density	50/sq mi	90/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	695th of 962
Government workers	6.9%	9.9%	11.6%	14.5%	4th	874th of 961

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

14%

35–44

12%

45–54

14%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

38.7

Under 18

25.6%

65 and over

16.3%

Race and ethnicity

White83%
Black0.4%
Hispanic11%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

73.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

88%

Spanish

10%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.4%

Other

0.1%

Households

Households: 2,253
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 67.7%
Married couples: 47.1%
Living alone: 26.8%
Veterans (of adults): 5.9%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

49028

$60,127

Branch Co.

$63,724

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,268

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.420

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

49028

$152,300

Branch Co.

$162,500

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

49028

$971

Branch Co.

$959

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

83%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.8%

20+ units

Mobile home

11%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,779
Owner-occupied: 78.4%
Vacant: 18.9%
Median year built: 1963
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 9.6%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.2%

Worked from home

Other

0.8%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

21%

20–29

37%

30–44

14%

45–59

60+

Average commute

28.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

16%

Transportation and moving

12%

Management

12%

Office and admin

Food service

Construction and repair

Sales

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Education

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

Computer and math

0.8%

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Industries

Manufacturing

31%

Retail

10%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Information

0.7%

Median earnings per worker

$41,543

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

6.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	49028	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$61,852	$74,888
Service	$16,372	$26,804
Sales and office	$40,083	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$47,031	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,070	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

40%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
Households with broadband: 86.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 57.4%
No internet access: 10.4%
Without health insurance: 8.6%
Limited-English households: 3.7%

Geography

City (USPS): Bronson
State: Michigan
County: Branch County
Center point: 41.8440° N, 85.1800° W
Land area: 116 sq mi
Water area: 1.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Bronson1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 49028

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
46776	Orland, IN	8 mi	1,547	$54,801	$208,700
49030	Burr Oak, MI	8.3 mi	2,650	$69,167	$138,400
49036	Coldwater, MI	8.7 mi	24,826	$62,259	$167,800
49040	Colon, MI	11 mi	3,384	$64,306	$169,900
49089	Sherwood, MI	11 mi	2,154	$69,286	$128,800
46746	Howe, IN	12 mi	4,697	$73,244	$160,800
46771	Mongo, IN	12 mi	80	—	—
49091	Sturgis, MI	14 mi	19,337	$67,333	$182,600
49075	Nottawa, MI	15 mi	182	$105,147	$88,900
49094	Union City, MI	15 mi	3,778	$65,404	$143,800
49066	Leonidas, MI	15 mi	720	$69,236	$209,500
46703	Angola, IN	16 mi	18,572	$74,569	$231,300

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Questions about 49028

What city is zip code 49028?

49028 is assigned to Bronson, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 49028 in?

49028 is in Branch County, Michigan.

What is the population of 49028?

About 5,811 people live in 49028, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 49028 in?

49028 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 49028?

The median household income in 49028 is $60,127.

What zip codes are near 49028?

The closest zip codes to 49028 are 46776, 49030, 49036, 49040, 49089.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49028, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.