PlainZIP

Mendon, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49072

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

3,164
22/sq mi
$63,875
Median income
$174,700
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49072 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49072 covers 145.1 square miles in Mendon, St. Joseph County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,164 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49072 reports a modest median household income of $63,875 (13% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,057. Poverty here runs at 9.0%, with unemployment measured at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $174,700 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $994 per month, and 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Joseph County, so you can benchmark 49072 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 49072

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mendon, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49072.

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 49072, Mendon, 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

3,164

Population

145.1

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49072?

46.6

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$63,875

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$35,057

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49072 ranks nationally

Mendon, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,875 36th percentile higher than 36% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,360

Total Housing Units

1,208

Occupied Units

152

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$174,700

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$994

Median Rent

1962

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

-2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

202

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+102%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49072 have decreased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 130
2021 +17.8% 154
2022 +11.2% 171
2023 +21.9% 208
2024 -2.8% 202

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 54 business establishments in ZIP 49072, employing approximately 1,579 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,355,000.

54

Businesses

1,579

Employees

$78.4M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 10 18.5%
Construction 7 13.0%
Manufacturing 7 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 6 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 6 11.1%
Retail trade 5 9.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 7.4%
Wholesale trade 3 5.6%

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 49072 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 49072 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 49072 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 49072 ranks #7 of 7 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
49075 Nottawa, MI 121 6.6 mi
49097 Vicksburg, MI 10,326 7.2 mi
49066 Leonidas, MI 722 5.9 mi
49032 Centreville, MI 3,105 7.0 mi
49040 Colon, MI 3,388 7.5 mi
49052 Fulton, MI 975 10.1 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
49032 standard
Centreville, MI
Pop: 3,105

Related Areas

St. Joseph County Mendon, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49072 in? ▼
ZIP code 49072 (Mendon) 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 49072? ▼
ZIP code 49072 in Mendon, MI has a population of 3,164 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49072? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49072 is $63,875, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49072? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49072 is $174,700, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49072? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49072 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49072? ▼
ZIP code 49072 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 1,579 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49072? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49072 are: Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (7), Manufacturing (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49072? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49072 decreased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 49072? ▼
In ZIP code 49072, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 49072? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49072 is 25.3 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 49072? ▼
In ZIP code 49072, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49072? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49072 is 9.0% 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.