| ZIP Code | 49129 |
|---|---|
| City | Union Pier |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Berrien County |
| Area Code | 269 |
| Elevation | 625 ft |
| Latitude | 41.816107 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.686432 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 61.2 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.98 |
| Below Poverty | 0.7% ▼ 94% below avg |
| College Grads | 72.5% ▲ 87% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 51 (12.1%) |
| Some College | 8 (1.9%) |
| Associates | 57 (13.5%) |
| Bachelors | 7 (1.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 298 (70.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,000 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $586,900 ▲ 111% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,114 |
| Vacant Units | 804 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.98 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,114 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 804 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.98 |
ZIP code 49129 is located in Union Pier, Michigan, within Berrien County. With a population of 615, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 61.2 years. Economically, 49129 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,000 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49129 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $586,900 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 93.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 49129 is primarily White (86.83%). Residents are highly educated — 72.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.7%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 42% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 47%.
Overall, ZIP code 49129 in Union Pier, MI is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 615 residents, a median household income of $104,000, and a median home value of $586,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.