West Branch
City in Ogemaw County, Michigan
West Branch is a city in Ogemaw County, Michigan, with 2,351 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 955 ft (291 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. Helen, 10.5 miles NW.
- 2,351residents (2020 Census)
- 955 ftelevation · 291 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 4.0 km²
- 1,528 / sq mipopulation density
- 48661ZIP code
About West Branch
West Branch is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of and the largest incorporated settlement in Ogemaw County. The city had a population of 2,351 at the 2020 census, an increase from 2,139 at the 2010 census. West Branch is mostly surrounded by West Branch Township, but the two are administered autonomously.
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Living in West Branch
- Median household income
- $41,250
- Median home value
- $147,800
- Median rent
- $842/mo
- Median age
- 43
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West Branch had 2,351 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,351 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,528 per sq mi (590 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Branch at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Ogemaw County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,351 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.54 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.2738° N, 84.2366° W |
| ZIP code | 48661 |
| Official website | westbranch.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2685580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Branch
- St. Helen10.5 mi NW
- Skidway Lake11.0 mi SE
- Rose City11.8 mi NE
- Lupton15.0 mi NE
- Prescott16.1 mi E
- Sterling19.9 mi SE
- Prudenville21.3 mi W
- Whittemore21.6 mi E
- Roscommon22.8 mi NW
- Gladwin23.6 mi SW
- Twining23.7 mi SE
- Turner24.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Branch
What county is West Branch in?
West Branch is in Ogemaw County, Michigan.
What is the population of West Branch, MI?
2,351 people lived in West Branch at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Branch, MI?
The ZIP code of West Branch is 48661.
What is the elevation of West Branch?
955 feet (291 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Branch?
St. Helen (10.5 mi), Skidway Lake (11.0 mi), Rose City (11.8 mi), Lupton (15.0 mi), Prescott (16.1 mi).
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