City

Buchanan, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Berrien County  ·  Michigan

👥10,351Population
💰$65,118Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$174,500Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.1%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 2.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 7.1%Race
White86.1%
Hispanic3.4%
Black2.2%
Asian0.3%
Other7.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.2%)
HS Graduate2,140 (31.6%)
Some College942 (13.9%)
Associates1,394 (20.6%)
Bachelors851 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree1,425 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 31.6%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 20.6%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad31.6%
Some College13.9%
Associates20.6%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.2%Renter: 20.8%Tenure
Owner79.2%
Renter20.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,118 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$174,500 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$987/mo
Total Housing Units5,096
Vacant Units858

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Buchanan, MI

Buchanan is a city in Michigan, located in Berrien County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,351 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Buchanan is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,118 is near the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Buchanan is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $987 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buchanan is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Buchanan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49107 10,351 $65,118 $174,500 $987 4.9% 33.7% 79.2%