City

White Pigeon, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Joseph County  ·  Michigan

👥5,699Population
💰$62,147Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$172,400Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓26.4%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.5%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic4.9%
Black0.4%
Asian0.8%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma68 (1.9%)
HS Graduate1,416 (39.3%)
Some College673 (18.7%)
Associates496 (13.8%)
Bachelors470 (13%)
Graduate Degree480 (13.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 13.3%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College18.7%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate13.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,147 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$172,400 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$879/mo
Total Housing Units2,719
Vacant Units382

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About White Pigeon, MI

White Pigeon is a city in Michigan, located in St. Joseph County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,699 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, White Pigeon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,147 is below the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in White Pigeon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $879 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of White Pigeon is moderately educated. 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.95%).

White Pigeon, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in White Pigeon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49099 5,699 $62,147 $172,400 $879 4.5% 26.4% 76.4%