PlainZIP

South Haven, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49090

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

13,810
68/sq mi
$68,920
Median income
$295,000
Median home value
30.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
68
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49090 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49090 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, home to 13,810 residents across 204.0 square miles, a density of 68 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49090 reports a modest median household income of $68,920 (6% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $43,916. Local economic indicators show a 14.6% poverty rate alongside 3.8% unemployment. 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Van Buren County, letting you compare 49090 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 49090

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Haven, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49090.

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 49090, South Haven, 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

13,810

Population

204.0

Area (sq mi)

68

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49090?

54.8

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 79.0%
African American 6.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

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?

$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

How ZIP 49090 ranks nationally

South Haven, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,920 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 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.7%

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

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 49090 vs 49043 →

ZIP 49090 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 49090 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49090 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 49090 ranks #2 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
49043 Covert, MI 2,462 8.9 mi
49027 Breedsville, MI 161 8.6 mi
49450 Pullman, MI 3,302 8.6 mi
49013 Bangor, MI 5,508 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Van Buren County

49079 standard
Paw Paw, MI
Pop: 13,606
49071 standard
Mattawan, MI
Pop: 9,174
49057 standard
Hartford, MI
Pop: 6,795
49065 standard
Lawton, MI
Pop: 6,662
49055 standard
Gobles, MI
Pop: 6,276
49045 standard
Decatur, MI
Pop: 5,598

Related Areas

Van Buren County South Haven, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49090 in? ▼
ZIP code 49090 (South Haven) is located in Van Buren County, Michigan. Van Buren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/van-buren-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49090? ▼
ZIP code 49090 in South Haven, MI has a population of 13,810 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49090? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49090 is $68,920, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49090? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49090 is $295,000, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49090? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49090 is White at 79.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49090? ▼
ZIP code 49090 has 409 business establishments employing approximately 4,573 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49090? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49090 are: Retail trade (90), Accommodation and food services (67), Other services (except public administration) (42). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49090? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49090 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 49090? ▼
In ZIP code 49090, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.7% 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 49090? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49090 is 22.0 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 49090? ▼
In ZIP code 49090, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49090? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49090 is 14.6% 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.