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 Moderate-density area
- $68,920
- Median income Near-median income area
- $295,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,916. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $295,000 (34% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 77.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $931.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Van Buren County, so 49090 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 49090
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Haven, MI
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$43,916
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49090 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
South Haven, 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)
$68,920 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
8,962housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 49090
South Haven (49090)
13,810 residents
- 49013 5,508
Bangor (49013)
5,508 residents
- 49450 3,302
Pullman (49450)
3,302 residents
- 49043 2,462
Covert (49043)
2,462 residents
- 49027 161
Breedsville (49027)
161 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49090 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49090 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49027
Breedsville (49027)
$108,333 median income
- 49090
South Haven (49090)
$68,920 median income
- 49013
Bangor (49013)
$55,349 median income
- 49450
Pullman (49450)
$50,102 median income
- 49043 $36,280
Covert (49043)
$36,280 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49090, 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 (13,810 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 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.
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