| ZIP Code | 49117 |
|---|---|
| City | New Buffalo |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Berrien County |
| Area Code | 269 |
| Elevation | 617 ft |
| Latitude | 41.781671 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.726836 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.93 |
| Below Poverty | 13.1% ▲ 31% above avg |
| College Grads | 51.7% ▲ 33% above avg |
| Unemployment | 10.0% ▲ 105% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 36 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 653 (22.9%) |
| Some College | 291 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 400 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 177 (6.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,300 (45.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,268 ≈ Avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $448,400 ▲ 61% above avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $749/mo ↓ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,790 |
| Vacant Units | 1,978 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.93 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,790 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,978 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.93 |
ZIP code 49117 is located in New Buffalo, Michigan, within Berrien County. With a population of 3,512, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56 years. Economically, 49117 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $75,268 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49117 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $448,400 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $749 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 49117 is primarily White (88.98%). Residents are well-educated — 51.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.1%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49117 stands at 10.0%, which is more than double the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 49117 in New Buffalo, MI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,512 residents, a median household income of $75,268, and a median home value of $448,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.