Brown City

City in Sanilac County, Michigan

Aerial view of Brown City, Michigan
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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.

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, MI population

Brown City had 1,302 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,302
Density1,148 per sq mi (443 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Brown City at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountySanilac County
TypeCity
Population1,302 (2020)
Land area1.13 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Coordinates43.2115° N, 82.9884° W
ZIP code48416
Official websiteci.brown-city.mi.us/index.php
Census code (GEOID)2611180

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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