Brown City
City in Sanilac County, Michigan

Brown City is a city in Sanilac County, Michigan, with 1,302 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 817 ft (249 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Melvin, 6.6 miles E.
- 1,302residents (2020 Census)
- 817 ftelevation · 249 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.9 km²
- 1,148 / sq mipopulation density
- 48416ZIP code
About Brown City
Brown City is a town in Lapeer and Sanilac counties in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,302 at the 2020 census. The city is located almost exclusively in Sanilac County, with only a small portion of the city extending into Lapeer County.
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Living in Brown City
- Median household income
- $58,750
- Median home value
- $127,700
- Median rent
- $685/mo
- Median age
- 44.4
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Brown City had 1,302 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,302 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,148 per sq mi (443 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brown City at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Sanilac County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,302 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.13 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.2115° N, 82.9884° W |
| ZIP code | 48416 |
| Official website | ci.brown-city.mi.us/index.php |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2611180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brown City
- Melvin6.6 mi E
- Marlette9.2 mi NW
- Peck9.2 mi E
- North Branch10.3 mi W
- Yale11.2 mi SE
- Clifford12.0 mi NW
- Imlay City14.3 mi S
- Capac14.7 mi S
- Attica15.6 mi SW
- Barnes Lake16.0 mi W
- Sandusky16.4 mi NE
- Snover16.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brown City
What county is Brown City in?
Brown City is in Sanilac County, Michigan.
What is the population of Brown City, MI?
1,302 people lived in Brown City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brown City, MI?
The ZIP code of Brown City is 48416.
What is the elevation of Brown City?
817 feet (249 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brown City?
Melvin (6.6 mi), Marlette (9.2 mi), Peck (9.2 mi), North Branch (10.3 mi), Yale (11.2 mi).
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