49022 ZIP Code – Benton Harbor, Michigan
49022 is a large ZIP code in Benton Harbor, Michigan, part of Berrien County with a population of approximately 29,985 residents. The median household income of $36,647 is well below the Michigan average and well below the national average. The median home value of $130,700 is well below the national average, with 57.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $778 is below the national average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (increasing), 14% apartments (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 14.2%, which is well above the U.S. rate. About 31.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. An estimated 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. At 37.9, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 49084, 49126, 49085.
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ZIP 49022 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49022 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29k | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $36k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $130k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $778 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.9 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.2% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 31.7% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.0% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49084 – Riverside
- 49126 – Sodus
- 49085 – Saint Joseph
- 49038 – Coloma
- 49098 – Watervliet
- 49111 – Eau Claire
- 49104 – Berrien Springs
- 49127 – Stevensville
- 49057 – Hartford
- 49103 – Berrien Springs
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49084 | RIVERSIDE | 13 | $53,250 |
| 49126 | SODUS | 1,430 | $55,938 |
| 49085 | SAINT JOSEPH | 23,778 | $96,034 |
| 49038 | COLOMA | 8,577 | $61,231 |
| 49098 | WATERVLIET | 5,929 | $56,278 |