| ZIP Code | 49101 |
|---|---|
| City | Baroda |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Berrien County |
| Area Code | 269 |
| Elevation | 639 ft |
| Latitude | 41.944405 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.483407 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.5 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 4.4% ▼ 56% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.4% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 422 (20.9%) |
| Some College | 256 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 368 (18.2%) |
| Bachelors | 408 (20.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 548 (27.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,167 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $225,500 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,040/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,343 |
| Vacant Units | 73 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,343 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 73 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 49101 is located in Baroda, Michigan, within Berrien County. With a population of 2,939, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.5 years. Economically, 49101 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,167 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49101 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $225,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,040 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 49101 is primarily White (91.09%). Residents are well-educated — 47.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.4%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49101 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 49101 in Baroda, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,939 residents, a median household income of $70,167, and a median home value of $225,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.