City

Burr Oak, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Joseph County  ·  Michigan

👥2,435Population
💰$64,539Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$119,300Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓18.5%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Hispanic: 7.1%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White89.3%
Hispanic7.1%
Black0.9%
Asian0.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads18.5% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma42 (3.1%)
HS Graduate604 (45.1%)
Some College280 (20.9%)
Associates166 (12.4%)
Bachelors185 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree62 (4.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 45.1%Some College: 20.9%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 4.6%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad45.1%
Some College20.9%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate4.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.4%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,539 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$119,300 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,076/mo
Total Housing Units938
Vacant Units75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Burr Oak, MI

Burr Oak is a city in Michigan, located in St. Joseph County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,435 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Burr Oak is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,539 is below the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Burr Oak is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,076 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Burr Oak is less-educated. 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Burr Oak
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49030 2,435 $64,539 $119,300 $1,076 1.6% 18.5% 83.4%