49117 ZIP Code – New Buffalo, Michigan
49117 is a ZIP code serving New Buffalo, Michigan in Berrien County with a population of approximately 3,390 residents. At $68,646, the median household income here runs near the Michigan average and near the U.S. average. Median home values of $409,000 are well above the national average, with 76.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $696, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 82% single-family (increasing), 12% apartments (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 10.0%, which is well above the U.S. rate. An estimated 13.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. About 45.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The median age is 56.0, above the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 49129, 49116, 49128.
ZIP Code 49117 Data
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ZIP 49117 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49117 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,390 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $68k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $409k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $696 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 56.0 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.0% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 45.6% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49129 – Union Pier
- 49116 – Lakeside
- 49128 – Three Oaks
- 49115 – Harbert
- 46360 – Michigan City
- 46371 – Rolling Prairie
- 49125 – Sawyer
- 49119 – New Troy
- 49113 – Galien
- 46350 – La Porte
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49129 | UNION PIER | 602 | $100,521 |
| 49116 | LAKESIDE | 111 | Not provided |
| 49128 | THREE OAKS | 3,422 | $67,813 |
| 49115 | HARBERT | 110 | $47,841 |
| 46360 | MICHIGAN CITY | 43,891 | $58,215 |