PlainZIP

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
$66,944
Median income
$232,600
Median home value
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cassopolis pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th 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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $39,672. Poverty here runs at 11.5%, with unemployment measured at 3.8%. Housing costs here run $232,600 for a typical home value (6% above the state average), with rent averaging $855 a month; 79.1% of 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. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cass County, letting you compare 49031 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 49031

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cassopolis, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49031.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 49031?

50.0

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 72.5%
African American 9.9%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$66,944

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$39,672

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49031 ranks nationally

Cassopolis, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,944 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,144

Total Housing Units

3,302

Occupied Units

842

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%

$232,600

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49031 ranks #3 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 49031 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 49031 ranks #3 of 5 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
49095 Vandalia, MI 1,960 5.5 mi
49112 Edwardsburg, MI 10,171 7.4 mi
49047 Dowagiac, MI 14,805 10.1 mi
49130 Union, MI 1,659 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cass County

49047 standard
Dowagiac, MI
Pop: 14,805
49112 standard
Edwardsburg, MI
Pop: 10,171
49067 standard
Marcellus, MI
Pop: 4,522
49095 standard
Vandalia, MI
Pop: 1,960
49130 standard
Union, MI
Pop: 1,659
49061 standard
Jones, MI
Pop: 1,622

Related Areas

Cass County Cassopolis, MI Michigan

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.

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