Brethren
Census-designated place in Manistee County, Michigan

Brethren is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Manistee County, Michigan, with 331 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 722 ft (220 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kaleva, 4.7 miles N.
- 331residents (2020 Census)
- 722 ftelevation · 220 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.3 km²
- 259 / sq mipopulation density
- 49619ZIP code
About Brethren
Brethren is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in the U.S. state of Michigan. The community is located within Dickson Township, Manistee County, and is in the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan. The community had a population of 331 at the 2020 census, down from 410 in 2010. The community is located in the Manistee National Forest, 18 miles (29 km) northeast of Manistee. Brethren has a post office with ZIP code 49619.
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Living in Brethren
- Median household income
- $52,083
- Median home value
- $152,200
- Median age
- 42.2
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Brethren had 331 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 331 |
|---|---|
| Density | 259 per sq mi (100 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brethren at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Manistee County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 331 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.28 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.3048° N, 86.0167° W |
| ZIP code | 49619 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2610300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brethren
- Kaleva4.7 mi N
- Wellston6.2 mi SE
- Onekama10.1 mi NW
- Bear Lake10.2 mi NW
- Copemish13.1 mi N
- Parkdale13.2 mi W
- Stronach14.2 mi SW
- Eastlake14.3 mi W
- Filer City14.8 mi SW
- Caberfae14.9 mi E
- Crystal Mountain15.2 mi N
- Oak Hill15.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Brethren
What county is Brethren in?
Brethren is in Manistee County, Michigan.
What is the population of Brethren, MI?
331 people lived in Brethren at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brethren, MI?
The ZIP code of Brethren is 49619.
What is the elevation of Brethren?
722 feet (220 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brethren?
Kaleva (4.7 mi), Wellston (6.2 mi), Onekama (10.1 mi), Bear Lake (10.2 mi), Copemish (13.1 mi).
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