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 Moderate-density area
- $69,167
- Median income Near-median income area
- $138,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 5.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 22nd 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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,614. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.2% and unemployment is 1.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $138,400 (37% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $855; owner occupancy is 81.4%.
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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Joseph County, so 49030 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 49030
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burr Oak, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49030.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 49030?
38.1
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
4.1%
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?
$69,167
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$28,614
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49030 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Burr Oak, 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)
$69,167 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
972housing units
972
Total Housing Units
926
Occupied Units
46
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$138,400
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 49030 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49091
Sturgis (49091)
19,872 residents
- 49028 6,387
Bronson (49028)
6,387 residents
- 46746 4,036
Howe (46746)
4,036 residents
- 49040 3,388
Colon (49040)
3,388 residents
- 49030 2,523
Burr Oak (49030)
2,523 residents
- 49089 1,875
Sherwood (49089)
1,875 residents
- 49075 121
Nottawa (49075)
121 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49030 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49030 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49075
Nottawa (49075)
$105,147 median income
- 46746
Howe (46746)
$73,244 median income
- 49089
Sherwood (49089)
$69,286 median income
- 49030
Burr Oak (49030)
$69,167 median income
- 49091
Sturgis (49091)
$67,333 median income
- 49040
Colon (49040)
$64,306 median income
- 49028
Bronson (49028)
$60,127 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49030, 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 (2,523 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 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.
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