| ZIP Code | 49047 |
|---|---|
| City | Dowagiac |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Cass County |
| Area Code | 269 |
| Elevation | 766 ft |
| Latitude | 42.004654 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.120706 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 19.1% ▲ 91% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.2% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.5% ▲ 73% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 85 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,073 (32.3%) |
| Some College | 1,583 (16.6%) |
| Associates | 1,427 (15%) |
| Bachelors | 1,195 (12.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,149 (22.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,469 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $182,000 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $750/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,205 |
| Vacant Units | 2,022 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,205 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,022 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 49047 is located in Dowagiac, Michigan, within Cass County. With a population of 14,506, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.9 years. Economically, 49047 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,469 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49047 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $182,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $750 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 59% since 2019.
The population of 49047 is primarily White (80.93%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.1%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49047 stands at 8.5%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 49047 in Dowagiac, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 14,506 residents, a median household income of $55,469, and a median home value of $182,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.