City

New Buffalo, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Berrien County  ·  Michigan

👥3,512Population
💰$75,268Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂56.0Median Age
🏠$448,400Median Home Value▲ 61% above avg
🎓51.7%College Grads▲ 33% above avg
📊10.0%Unemployment▲ 105% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89%Hispanic: 5.8%Black: 0.3%Asian: 2.8%Other: 1.7%Race
White89.0%
Hispanic5.8%
Black0.3%
Asian2.8%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
11%
18–24
3%
25–44
16%
45–64
33%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.93
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads51.7% ▲ 33% above avg
Unemployment10.0% ▲ 105% above avg
No HS Diploma36 (1.3%)
HS Graduate653 (22.9%)
Some College291 (10.2%)
Associates400 (14%)
Bachelors177 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree1,300 (45.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 22.9%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 45.5%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad22.9%
Some College10.2%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate45.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
41%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,268 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$448,400 ▲ 61% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$749/mo
Total Housing Units3,790
Vacant Units1,978

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About New Buffalo, MI

New Buffalo is a city in Michigan, located in Berrien County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,512 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56 years.

Economically, New Buffalo is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,268 is near the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in New Buffalo is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $448,400, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $749 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Buffalo is well-educated. 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in New Buffalo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49117 3,512 $75,268 $448,400 $749 10.0% 51.7% 76.2%