Branch County GIS Maps
Branch County, Michigan, has 44,862 residents and covers 506.4 square miles. The population declined 0.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Branch County is 26023.
Coldwater is the county's largest population center. Branch County also includes 6 zip codes, 11 public school districts and 35 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Branch County Trends
- Population
- 44,862▾
- Median Home Value
- $147,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 9,170▾
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Branch County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Branch County Population
Branch County had 44,862 residents in 2020. That was 0.9% lower than in 2010. Branch County had 925 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 89 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Coldwater, Quincy and Bronson.
Population Trend in Branch County MI
Branch County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Branch County Zip Codes
Branch County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Coldwater (49036), Quincy (49082) and Bronson (49028). Coldwater is the largest zip by population, with about 24,632 residents or 55% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 83% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Branch County MI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49036 | Coldwater | 24,632 | ▾ -0.9% |
| 49082 | Quincy | 6,471 | ▾ -1.6% |
| 49028 | Bronson | 6,129 | ▾ -4% |
| 49094 | Union City | 4,091 | ▾ -0.3% |
| 49255 | Montgomery | 2,098 | ▴ 8.2% |
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Branch County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Branch County Demographics
Branch County has a median age of 40.8, which makes the county a little older than Michigan overall. About 23.5% of residents are under 18, while 19% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 16.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Branch County MI
Median Age
40.8
Under 18
23.5%
Age 65+
19%
Bachelor's+
16.9%
Branch County School Districts
Branch County is served by 11 public school districts with 9,170 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Coldwater Community Schools, Quincy Community and Bronson Community. Those three districts account for about 53% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Branch County MI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater Community Schools | 2,813 | 30.7% | ▴ 2.5% |
| Quincy Community School District | 1,099 | 12% | ▾ -2.3% |
| Bronson Community School District | 963 | 10.5% | ▴ 1.8% |
| Union City Community Schools | 909 | 9.9% | ▾ -1.6% |
| Homer Community Schools | 834 | 9.1% | ▾ -6.2% |
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Branch County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Branch County Housing & Real Estate
Branch County has a median home value of $147,500 and a median gross rent of $900. About 77% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Michigan median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $318,500 and homes spent about 60 days on the market.
Branch County Housing Mix
Branch County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Branch County Housing Trends
Branch County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Branch County, MI
Branch County has 1,792 business listings across 448 categories. The largest categories in Branch County business listings are Lake (65, 3.6%), Churches & Religious Organizations (51, 2.8%), and Auto Repair (27, 1.5%). The full Branch County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Branch County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Branch County, MI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 65 | 3.6% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 51 | 2.8% |
| Auto Repair | 27 | 1.5% |
| Insurance Agencies | 24 | 1.3% |
| Contractors | 24 | 1.3% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 23 | 1.3% |
| Real Estate Agents | 22 | 1.2% |
| Farm | 21 | 1.2% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 21 | 1.2% |
| Gas Stations | 21 | 1.2% |
Branch County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Price Apartments | Accommodation | Quincy |
| Hudson Business Services | Accountant | Coldwater |
| Bad-Boys Pro-Shop | Active Life | Bronson |
| Lion's Den | Adult Entertainment | Girard Twp |
| Haylett Signs | Advertising Agency | Coldwater |
| Great Lakes Sire Services | Agricultural Service | Bronson |
| Creek Side Greenhouse | Agriculture | Quincy |
| Branch County Memorial Airport | Airport | Coldwater |
| Holbrook Remodeling | Altering And Remodeling Contractor | Bronson |
| Applebee's Grill + Bar | American Restaurants | Coldwater |
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Branch County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Branch County Basemaps
Branch County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Branch County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Branch County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.