PlainZIP

Burr Oak, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49030

St. Joseph County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,523
21/sq mi
$69,167
Median income
$138,400
Median home value
5.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Burr Oak pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49030 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49030 covers 122.5 square miles in Burr Oak, St. Joseph County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,523 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49030 reports a modest median household income of $69,167 (6% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $28,614. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.4%. The typical home here is valued at $138,400 (37% below the state average); renters pay a median of $855 monthly, and 81.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing St. Joseph County, letting you compare 49030 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 49030

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burr Oak, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49030.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 49030, Burr Oak, 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

2,523

Population

122.5

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49030?

38.1

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

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?

$69,167

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$28,614

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49030 ranks nationally

Burr Oak, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,167 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

972

Total Housing Units

926

Occupied Units

46

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.4%
Renter 18.6%

$138,400

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$855

Median Rent

1963

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

+29.6%

YoY Change (2022)

162

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+62%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49030 have increased 29.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +62% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +6.5% 110
2019 +4.0% 115
2020 +7.7% 124
2021 +0.8% 125
2022 +29.6% 162

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 49030, employing approximately 191 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,856,000.

31

Businesses

191

Employees

$8.9M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 9 29.0%
Retail trade 6 19.4%
Other services (except public administration) 5 16.1%
Health care and social assistance 4 12.9%

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 49030 vs 49040 →

ZIP 49030 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49030 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49030 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 49030 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
49040 Colon, MI 3,388 7.4 mi
49091 Sturgis, MI 19,872 6.3 mi
46746 Howe, IN 4,036 9.3 mi
49028 Bronson, MI 6,387 7.5 mi
49075 Nottawa, MI 121 7.4 mi
49089 Sherwood, MI 1,875 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Joseph County

49091 standard
Sturgis, MI
Pop: 19,872
49093 standard
Three Rivers, MI
Pop: 18,380
49099 standard
White Pigeon, MI
Pop: 5,629
49042 standard
Constantine, MI
Pop: 4,892
49040 standard
Colon, MI
Pop: 3,388
49072 standard
Mendon, MI
Pop: 3,164

Related Areas

St. Joseph County Burr Oak, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49030 in? ▼
ZIP code 49030 (Burr Oak) is located in St. Joseph County, Michigan. St. Joseph County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-joseph-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49030? ▼
ZIP code 49030 in Burr Oak, MI has a population of 2,523 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49030? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49030 is $69,167, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49030? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49030 is $138,400, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49030? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49030 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49030? ▼
ZIP code 49030 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 191 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49030? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49030 are: Manufacturing (9), Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49030? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49030 increased by 29.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 62%. 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 49030? ▼
In ZIP code 49030, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.6% 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 49030? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49030 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49030? ▼
In ZIP code 49030, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49030? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49030 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.