City

Berrien Center, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Berrien County  ·  Michigan

👥1,575Population
💰$61,167Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂56.7Median Age
🏠$250,300Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓36.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.3% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.4%Hispanic: 10%Black: 2.2%Asian: 1.7%Other: 1.7%Race
White84.4%
Hispanic10.0%
Black2.2%
Asian1.7%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
13%
45–64
33%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma22 (1.9%)
HS Graduate341 (29%)
Some College89 (7.6%)
Associates295 (25.1%)
Bachelors187 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree240 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 29%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 25.1%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad29.0%
Some College7.6%
Associates25.1%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.5%Renter: 9.5%Tenure
Owner90.5%
Renter9.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
45%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,167 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$250,300 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,028/mo
Total Housing Units712
Vacant Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
53%
About Berrien Center, MI

Berrien Center is a city in Michigan, located in Berrien County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,575 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.7 years.

Economically, Berrien Center is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,167 is below the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Berrien Center is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $250,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,028 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Berrien Center is moderately educated. 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.38%).

Berrien Center, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Berrien Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49102 1,575 $61,167 $250,300 $1,028 5.4% 36.4% 90.5%