Cassopolis, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49031
Cass County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,884
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,944
- Median income Near-median income area
- $232,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cassopolis pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49031 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49031 (Cassopolis, MI) fell -3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 241.4 in 2023 to 234.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49031 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan, home to 7,884 residents across 296.4 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49031 reports a modest median household income of $66,944 (9% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,672. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $232,600 (6% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $855; 79.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cass County, so 49031 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 49031
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cassopolis, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49031.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 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 49031, Cassopolis, 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
7,884
Population
296.4
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49031?
50.0
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
4.8%
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?
$66,944
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$39,672
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49031 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Cassopolis, 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)
$66,944 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
4,144housing units
4,144
Total Housing Units
3,302
Occupied Units
842
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,600
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$855
Median Rent
1977
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
-3.0%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49031 have decreased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 166 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 186 |
| 2022 | +17.3% | 219 |
| 2023 | +10.4% | 241 |
| 2024 | -3.0% | 234 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 136 business establishments in ZIP 49031, employing approximately 1,617 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,889,000.
136
Businesses
1,617
Employees
$86.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.9% |
| Information | 3 | 2.2% |
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 49031 vs 49095 →
ZIP 49031 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49047
Dowagiac (49047)
14,805 residents
- 49112
Edwardsburg (49112)
10,171 residents
- 49031
Cassopolis (49031)
7,884 residents
- 49095 1,960
Vandalia (49095)
1,960 residents
- 49130 1,659
Union (49130)
1,659 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49031 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49031 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49095
Vandalia (49095)
$83,393 median income
- 49130
Union (49130)
$76,667 median income
- 49031
Cassopolis (49031)
$66,944 median income
- 49047
Dowagiac (49047)
$62,963 median income
- 49112
Edwardsburg (49112)
$61,785 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49031 ranks #3 of 5 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 49031, 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 (7,884 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 49031 in?
ZIP code 49031 (Cassopolis) is located in Cass County, Michigan. Cass County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cass-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49031?
ZIP code 49031 in Cassopolis, MI has a population of 7,884 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49031?
The median household income in ZIP 49031 is $66,944, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49031?
The median home value in ZIP 49031 is $232,600, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49031?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49031 is White at 72.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49031?
ZIP code 49031 has 136 business establishments employing approximately 1,617 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49031?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49031 are: Construction (19), Health care and social assistance (17), Retail trade (14). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49031?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49031 decreased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 49031?
In ZIP code 49031, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% 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 49031?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49031 is 25.8 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 49031?
In ZIP code 49031, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49031?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49031 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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