ZIP Code 49090
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South Haven · Van Buren County · Michigan
- Population
- 13,810
- Median income
- $68,920
- Median home value
- $295,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.7%
- Land area
- 204.0 sq mi
68/sq mi
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 54.8
Detroit
ZIP code 49090 in South Haven, Michigan has a population of 13,810. The median household income is $68,920, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $295,000, 6% above the US average. 30.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49090 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 204.0 square miles in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan. The area is home to 13,810 residents, producing a population density of 68 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49090 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49090 sits at $68,920 (6% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $43,916. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $295,000 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $931 per month, and 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49090 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Van Buren County, so you can benchmark 49090 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 49090
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49090.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
90 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
67 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 32
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Construction 27
Construction
27 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49090, South Haven, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
13,810
Population
204.0
Area (sq mi)
68
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49090?
54.8
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
5.8%
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?
$68,920
Median Household Income
-6% vs state
$43,916
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
8,962
Total Housing Units
5,996
Occupied Units
2,966
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$295,000
Median Home Value
+34% vs state
$931
Median Rent
1975
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
+0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
298
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+198%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49090 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 201 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 226 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 264 |
| 2023 | +12.6% | 298 |
| 2024 | +0.2% | 298 |
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 409 business establishments in ZIP 49090, employing approximately 4,573 people with a combined annual payroll of $223,026,000.
409
Businesses
4,573
Employees
$223.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 90 | 22.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 67 | 16.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 27 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.4% |
| Information | 7 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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