City

South Haven, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Van Buren County  ·  Michigan

👥13,562Population
💰$64,643Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂52.0Median Age
🏠$251,500Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓43.0%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.2%Hispanic: 9.1%Black: 5.4%Asian: 1.8%Other: 5.7%Race
White77.2%
Hispanic9.1%
Black5.4%
Asian1.8%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads43.0% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma63 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,692 (28.8%)
Some College978 (10.5%)
Associates1,592 (17%)
Bachelors937 (10%)
Graduate Degree3,077 (32.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 32.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad28.8%
Some College10.5%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate32.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 21.9%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,643 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$251,500 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$914/mo
Total Housing Units8,904
Vacant Units3,038

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About South Haven, MI

South Haven is a city in Michigan, located in Van Buren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,562 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52 years.

Economically, South Haven is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,643 is below the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in South Haven is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $251,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $914 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Haven is well-educated. 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (77.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Haven
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49090 13,562 $64,643 $251,500 $914 4.3% 43.0% 78.1%