City

Eau Claire, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Berrien County  ·  Michigan

👥3,121Population
💰$65,702Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂49.4Median Age
🏠$164,400Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.0% Female 44.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.9%Hispanic: 12.5%Black: 3.4%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White79.9%
Hispanic12.5%
Black3.4%
Asian1.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (1%)
HS Graduate724 (33.8%)
Some College364 (17%)
Associates341 (15.9%)
Bachelors246 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree449 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 17%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad33.8%
Some College17.0%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.1%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,702 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$164,400 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$617/mo
Total Housing Units1,600
Vacant Units285

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Eau Claire, MI

Eau Claire is a city in Michigan, located in Berrien County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,121 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.4 years.

Economically, Eau Claire is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,702 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Eau Claire is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $617 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eau Claire is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Eau Claire
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49111 3,121 $65,702 $164,400 $617 2.7% 32.4% 81.1%