49098 ZIP Code – Watervliet, Michigan
49098 is a ZIP code serving Watervliet, Michigan in Berrien County with a population of approximately 5,929 residents. The median household income of $56,278 is below the Michigan average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $121,200, well below the national average, with 73.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $994 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (decreasing), 6% apartments (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 3.6%, which is below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 22.8%, well above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 20.7%, below the national average. At 38.7, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 49057, 49038, 49084.
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ZIP 49098 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49098 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,929 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $121k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $994 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.7 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.8% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.7% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49057 – Hartford
- 49038 – Coloma
- 49084 – Riverside
- 49022 – Benton Harbor
- 49043 – Covert
- 49111 – Eau Claire
- 49064 – Lawrence
- 49013 – Bangor
- 49126 – Sodus
- 49047 – Dowagiac
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49057 | HARTFORD | 6,393 | $48,363 |
| 49038 | COLOMA | 8,577 | $61,231 |
| 49084 | RIVERSIDE | 13 | $53,250 |
| 49022 | BENTON HARBOR | 29,985 | $36,647 |
| 49043 | COVERT | 2,166 | $34,441 |