Greenbush School (Michigan), 2025
Greenbush Township’s story
156 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2025 and 2 maps from 1959 on.
- 1870Greenbush Township is settled
Greenbush TownshipMI
A town of 1,317, settled in 1870.
Population
1,317
2025 Census estimate · +3.6% since 2020
Typical home
$255K
+8.8% in a year
Household income
$63K
median
Median age
60.6
years
Jobs based here
38
A commuter town
Is Greenbush Township a good place to live?
The best of Greenbush Township’s subject grades is a B+ for schools; the weakest is a D for incomes. 39% of residents are 65 or older in Greenbush Township, above both the Michigan town median (19%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 82% of U.S. towns. Among 702 Michigan towns, just 2 have a higher median age than Greenbush Township. The biggest park or preserve is Huron National Forest, at 118 acres. Greenbush Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Greenbush Township stand out
Where Greenbush Township beats most towns.
Small town
1,317 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Mikado TownshipHarrisville TownshipOscoda TownshipGreenbush Township
How Greenbush Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Greenbush Township is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 16% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →Jobs & income$63K median household income; 38 jobs based hereDOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 3.1 of 20; 1.5% of households have no car; 1.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →HealthLess healthy than 80% of U.S. towns; Tawas St. Joseph Hospital 20.6 miles awayC−Open →SchoolsBeat 73% of Michigan districts on tests and graduationB+Open →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2% conserved landB−Open →HistoryC−Open →Civic life2.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Greenbush Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Greenbush Township, and how to reach them.
PowerDTE20.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Harrisville water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers73% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Greenbush Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereGreenbush Township ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes48738, 48745, 4875048738 82% · 48745 16% · 48750 3%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Greenbush Township.
Who lives here
Older than Michigan overall
13% of Greenbush Township residents are under 18, below both Michigan’s towns (21%) and U.S. towns (22%). Greenbush Township has grown 3.6% since 2020, to 1,317 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 29% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Michigan.
60.6median age · MI 40.2
| Greenbush Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% | 21% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 29% | 26% | 29% |
Greenbush TownshipMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
27%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school32%
Some college27%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.2 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Greenbush Township | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.7% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0.9% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.9% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.7% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.2% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 17.5% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 27.1% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 12.3% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.6% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31.6% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 26.9% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.3% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.5% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.3% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,300, single groups can be off by several points
HealthC−
A larger share of adults in Greenbush Township have high blood pressure than in the typical Michigan or U.S. town
46% of adults have high blood pressure in Greenbush Township. Greenbush Township beats the Michigan average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11. 16% of adults have diabetes in Greenbush Township.
20%healthier than U.S. townsC−Health Grade
| Greenbush Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 36% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 17% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 84% | 80% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
5 better16 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Greenbush Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.7% | 11.9% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.1% | 15.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11% | 7% |
Tawas St. Joseph Hospital
In Tawas City · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Very low risk in Greenbush Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 84% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Greenbush Township.
16risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesLightning
5
paid flood claims since 1979
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D
With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Greenbush Township’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Greenbush Township for work: only 3% work in town. Greenbush Township’s average trip to work is 19 minutes. The top destinations are Au Sable Township (9%), Alpena (8%) and Oscoda Township (7%).
3%work in town
| Greenbush Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $63,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.4% | 5.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Greenbush Township3%
Au Sable Township9%
Alpena8%
Oscoda Township7%
Gustin Township4%
36 mi
median commute distance
38
jobs based in Greenbush Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 18% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Greenbush Township
Greenbush Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Greenbush Township is 78°F.
52″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–31°
Spring32–51°
Summer56–76°
Fall40–57°
Oct 16
typical first frost
May 8
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade B−
A typical Greenbush Township home is worth about $255K
The typical Greenbush Township home is worth about $255,000, up 8.8% in a year, close to the Michigan typical home. 91% of Greenbush Township households own their home.
$255KZillow home value
| Greenbush Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 91% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,129 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Greenbush Township$255K
Michigan$264K
+8.8%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
OutdoorsB−
Greenbush Township has set aside 1.5% of its land for conservation
12 miles of trail in 5 parks and preserves.
1.5%conserved
| Greenbush Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.5% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
1.5%
conserved · 252 of 16,638 acres
12 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Au Sable State Forest - Grayling Unit | 4.9 mi | 3,076 |
| 2. Huron National Forest | — | 118 |
| 3. Greenbush Park | — | 10 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Greenbush Township
17pages on Greenbush Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Greenbush Township; the nearest are
Alpena Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Alpena37.4 mi$5,250 in-state tuitionKirtland Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Grayling66 mi$5,190 in-state tuitionSaginaw Valley State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · University Center77.2 mi$12,930 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Greenbush Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Greenbush Township for work
Where Greenbush Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
38jobs based in Greenbush Township
3%of working residents work in town
36 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
About Greenbush Township
Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States
Greenbush is an unincorporated community in Alcona County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The community is located within Greenbush Township along U.S. Highway 23 (US 23) on the shores of Lake Huron. As an unincorporated community, Greenbush has no legally defined boundaries or population statistics of its own but does have its own post office using the 48738 ZIP Code.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 610 ft
- ZIP code
- 48738
Questions about Greenbush Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Greenbush Township, MI expensive?
That is 4.6 years of the area's median household income ($54,993 across the county). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.