49047 ZIP Code – Dowagiac, Michigan
Located in Dowagiac, Michigan, ZIP code 49047 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Cass County with a population of approximately 14,350 residents. The median household income of $54,415 is below the Michigan average and below the national average. Median home values of $156,200 are below the national average, with 76.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $762, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 88% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (decreasing).
At 8.4%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. An estimated 19.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. An estimated 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. At 42.9, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 49102, 49111, 49045.
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ZIP 49047 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49047 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14k | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $54k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $156k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $762 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.4% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.2% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49102 – Berrien Center
- 49111 – Eau Claire
- 49045 – Decatur
- 49031 – Cassopolis
- 49104 – Berrien Springs
- 49057 – Hartford
- 49126 – Sodus
- 49098 – Watervliet
- 49120 – Niles
- 49103 – Berrien Springs
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49102 | BERRIEN CENTER | 1,530 | $53,750 |
| 49111 | EAU CLAIRE | 3,397 | $63,226 |
| 49045 | DECATUR | 5,434 | $57,986 |
| 49031 | CASSOPOLIS | 8,316 | $67,500 |
| 49104 | BERRIEN SPRINGS | 479 | Not provided |