Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 14.5% ▲ 45% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.6% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 382 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,276 (32.5%) |
| Some College | 4,770 (16.7%) |
| Associates | 4,191 (14.7%) |
| Bachelors | 3,330 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,571 (23%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,473 ▼ 14% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $210,476 ▼ 25% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $871/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 21,994 |
| Vacant Units | 4,337 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Cass County is located in Michigan and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 42,847 residents. With a median age of 44.87, it is a middle-aged county.
Cass County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,473 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.5% is above the national average.
Housing in Cass County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $210,476 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $871. Homeownership rates are high at 78.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Cass County are primarily White (83.97%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Cass County, MI is a solidly middle-class area in Michigan. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49031 | Cassopolis | 8,320 | $70,369 | $217,700 | $847 | 3.8% | 39.4% |
| 49047 | Dowagiac | 14,506 | $55,469 | $182,000 | $750 | 8.5% | 35.2% |
| 49112 | Edwardsburg | 10,436 | $61,941 | $231,600 | $998 | 2.5% | 32.5% |
| 49061 | Jones | 1,924 | $76,772 | $201,200 | $876 | 0.7% | 30.0% |
| 49067 | Marcellus | 4,031 | $77,581 | $186,800 | $903 | 3.8% | 31.1% |
| 49130 | Union | 1,216 | $81,728 | $332,600 | $838 | 9.5% | 35.4% |
| 49095 | Vandalia | 2,414 | $86,577 | $250,800 | $1,092 | 6.7% | 32.9% |