| ZIP Code | 49107 |
|---|---|
| City | Buchanan |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Berrien County |
| Area Code | 269 |
| Elevation | 787 ft |
| Latitude | 41.844909 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.417637 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 5.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,140 (31.6%) |
| Some College | 942 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 1,394 (20.6%) |
| Bachelors | 851 (12.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,425 (21.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,118 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $174,500 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $987/mo ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,096 |
| Vacant Units | 858 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,096 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 858 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
ZIP code 49107 is located in Buchanan, Michigan, within Berrien County. With a population of 10,351, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.4 years. Economically, 49107 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,118 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49107 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $174,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $987 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 49107 is primarily White (86.11%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.9%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49107 stands at 4.9%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 49107 in Buchanan, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,351 residents, a median household income of $65,118, and a median home value of $174,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.