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Leonidas, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49066

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

722
14/sq mi
$69,236
Median income
$209,500
Median home value
7.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49066 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49066 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leonidas, St. Joseph County, Michigan, home to just 722 residents across 52.3 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49066 reports a modest median household income of $69,236 (6% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $25,819. The poverty rate stands at 21.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. Median home value sits at $209,500 (5% below the state average), median rent at $1,051 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.9%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing St. Joseph County, letting you compare 49066 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 →

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 49066, Leonidas, 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

722

Population

52.3

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49066?

37.2

Median Age

58.9%

Male

41.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$69,236

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$25,819

Per Capita Income

21.7%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49066 ranks nationally

Leonidas, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,236 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 50.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.7%

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

What does housing look like?

257

Total Housing Units

237

Occupied Units

20

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$209,500

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$1,051

Median Rent

1951

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 49066, employing approximately 25 people with a combined annual payroll of $762,000.

3

Businesses

25

Employees

$762K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 49066 vs 49040 →

ZIP 49066 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 49066 ranks #8 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 49066 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 49066 ranks #5 of 9 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 5.0 mi
49052 Fulton, MI 975 5.7 mi
49072 Mendon, MI 3,164 5.9 mi
49089 Sherwood, MI 1,875 6.2 mi
49011 Athens, MI 2,285 8.1 mi
49075 Nottawa, MI 121 9.5 mi
49097 Vicksburg, MI 10,326 9.0 mi
49051 East Leroy, MI 2,436 11.7 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 Leonidas, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49066 in? ▼
ZIP code 49066 (Leonidas) 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 49066? ▼
ZIP code 49066 in Leonidas, MI has a population of 722 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49066? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49066 is $69,236, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49066? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49066 is $209,500, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49066? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49066 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49066? ▼
ZIP code 49066 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 25 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49066? ▼
In ZIP code 49066, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49066? ▼
In ZIP code 49066, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49066? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49066 is 21.7% 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.