Constantine, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49042
St. Joseph County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,892
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,910
- Median income Near-median income area
- $160,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Constantine pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49042 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 49042 (Constantine, MI) rose +4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 176.8 in 2023 to 184.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49042 covers 141.0 square miles in Constantine, St. Joseph County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,892 residents on file, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49042 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,910 (1% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,404. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $160,800 (27% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $789; owner occupancy is 74.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Joseph County, so 49042 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 49042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Constantine, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49042.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 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 49042, Constantine, 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
4,892
Population
141.0
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49042?
42.9
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
6.5%
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?
$72,910
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$29,404
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49042 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Constantine, 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)
$72,910 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
1,923housing units
1,923
Total Housing Units
1,790
Occupied Units
133
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,800
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$789
Median Rent
1972
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
+4.1%
YoY Change (2024)
184
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+84%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49042 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.4% | 124 |
| 2021 | +14.4% | 142 |
| 2022 | +20.8% | 171 |
| 2023 | +3.3% | 177 |
| 2024 | +4.1% | 184 |
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 60 business establishments in ZIP 49042, employing approximately 941 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,309,000.
60
Businesses
941
Employees
$55.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 10 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 9 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.0% |
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 49042 vs 49099 →
ZIP 49042 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49093
Three Rivers (49093)
18,380 residents
- 49099 5,629
White Pigeon (49099)
5,629 residents
- 49042 4,892
Constantine (49042)
4,892 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49042 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49042 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49042
Constantine (49042)
$72,910 median income
- 49099
White Pigeon (49099)
$70,307 median income
- 49093
Three Rivers (49093)
$63,118 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49042 ranks the highest of 3 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 49042, 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 (4,892 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 49042 in?
ZIP code 49042 (Constantine) 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 49042?
ZIP code 49042 in Constantine, MI has a population of 4,892 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49042?
The median household income in ZIP 49042 is $72,910, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49042?
The median home value in ZIP 49042 is $160,800, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49042?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49042 is White at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49042?
ZIP code 49042 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 941 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49042?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49042 are: Manufacturing (10), Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49042?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49042 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. 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 49042?
In ZIP code 49042, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.6% 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 49042?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49042 is 21.7 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 49042?
In ZIP code 49042, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49042?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49042 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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