City

Benton Harbor, MI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Berrien County  ·  Michigan

👥29,796Population
💰$39,859Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$140,500Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊14.2%Unemployment▲ 191% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 36.6%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 50.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.7%Race
White36.6%
Hispanic6.8%
Black50.3%
Asian0.5%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty31.4% ▲ 214% above avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment14.2% ▲ 191% above avg
No HS Diploma573 (3.2%)
HS Graduate5,667 (31.9%)
Some College3,121 (17.6%)
Associates3,211 (18.1%)
Bachelors1,711 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree3,461 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College17.6%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.4%Renter: 41.6%Tenure
Owner58.4%
Renter41.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,859 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$140,500 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$797/mo
Total Housing Units14,484
Vacant Units1,813

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Benton Harbor, MI

Benton Harbor is a city in Michigan, located in Berrien County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 29,796 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.9 years.

Economically, Benton Harbor is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,859 is below the national average. Approximately 31.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Benton Harbor is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $797 per month.

The population of Benton Harbor is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (50.32%).

Benton Harbor, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Benton Harbor
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49022 29,796 $39,859 $140,500 $797 14.2% 29.2% 58.4%

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