Bloomingdale, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49026
Van Buren County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,186
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,203
- Median income Near-median income area
- $161,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bloomingdale pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49026 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49026 covers 76.4 square miles in Bloomingdale, Van Buren County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,186 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49026 reports a modest median household income of $68,203 (7% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,346. The poverty rate is 20.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $161,400 (27% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $956; owner occupancy is 87.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Van Buren County, so 49026 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 49026
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bloomingdale, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49026.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49026, Bloomingdale, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,186
Population
76.4
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49026?
52.0
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
1.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$68,203
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$31,346
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49026 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Bloomingdale, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$68,203 Top 50% higher than 50% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,006housing units
1,006
Total Housing Units
741
Occupied Units
265
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,400
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$956
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+45.8%
YoY Change (2023)
263
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+163%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49026 have increased 45.8% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +15.4% | 157 |
| 2020 | -6.8% | 147 |
| 2021 | +20.4% | 176 |
| 2022 | +2.1% | 180 |
| 2023 | +45.8% | 263 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 49026, employing approximately 186 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,383,000.
30
Businesses
186
Employees
$7.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 10.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49026 vs 49055 →
ZIP 49026 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49079
Paw Paw (49079)
13,606 residents
- 49055
Gobles (49055)
6,276 residents
- 49013
Bangor (49013)
5,508 residents
- 49056 4,016
Grand Junction (49056)
4,016 residents
- 49450 3,302
Pullman (49450)
3,302 residents
- 49026 2,186
Bloomingdale (49026)
2,186 residents
- 49027 161
Breedsville (49027)
161 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49026 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49026 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49027
Breedsville (49027)
$108,333 median income
- 49079
Paw Paw (49079)
$73,333 median income
- 49026
Bloomingdale (49026)
$68,203 median income
- 49056
Grand Junction (49056)
$63,438 median income
- 49055
Gobles (49055)
$62,083 median income
- 49013
Bangor (49013)
$55,349 median income
- 49450
Pullman (49450)
$50,102 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49026 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49026, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,186 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 49026 in?
ZIP code 49026 (Bloomingdale) is located in Van Buren County, Michigan. Van Buren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/van-buren-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49026?
ZIP code 49026 in Bloomingdale, MI has a population of 2,186 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49026?
The median household income in ZIP 49026 is $68,203, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49026?
The median home value in ZIP 49026 is $161,400, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49026?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49026 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49026?
ZIP code 49026 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 186 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49026?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49026 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (4), Retail trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49026?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49026 increased by 45.8% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49026?
In ZIP code 49026, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49026?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49026 is 28.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49026?
In ZIP code 49026, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49026?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49026 is 20.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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