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Sturgis, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49091

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

19,872
88/sq mi
$67,333
Median income
$182,600
Median home value
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
88
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49091 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49091 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan, home to 19,872 residents across 225.6 square miles, a density of 88 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49091 reports a modest median household income of $67,333 (8% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,676. Poverty here runs at 11.1%, with unemployment measured at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $182,600 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $841 per month, and 74.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing St. Joseph County, letting you compare 49091 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 49091

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sturgis, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49091.

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 49091, Sturgis, 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

19,872

Population

225.6

Area (sq mi)

88

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49091?

36.6

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 77.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%

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?

$67,333

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$32,676

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49091 ranks nationally

Sturgis, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,333 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

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

What does housing look like?

8,746

Total Housing Units

7,463

Occupied Units

1,283

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.0%
Renter 26.0%

$182,600

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$841

Median Rent

1967

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

+6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

201

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+101%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49091 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 140
2021 +10.7% 155
2022 +13.9% 176
2023 +6.5% 188
2024 +6.7% 201

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 431 business establishments in ZIP 49091, employing approximately 7,693 people with a combined annual payroll of $415,584,000.

431

Businesses

7,693

Employees

$415.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 81 18.8%
Manufacturing 50 11.6%
Health care and social assistance 48 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 47 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 38 8.8%
Finance and insurance 32 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 7.4%
Wholesale trade 22 5.1%
Construction 20 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 3.0%
Information 5 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.9%
Educational services 4 0.9%

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 49091 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 49091 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 49091 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 49091 ranks #5 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 6.4 mi
49030 Burr Oak, MI 2,523 6.3 mi
49032 Centreville, MI 3,105 7.3 mi
46746 Howe, IN 4,036 8.7 mi
49040 Colon, MI 3,388 11.4 mi
46565 Shipshewana, IN 7,950 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Joseph County

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
49032 standard
Centreville, MI
Pop: 3,105

Related Areas

St. Joseph County Sturgis, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49091 in? ▼
ZIP code 49091 (Sturgis) 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 49091? ▼
ZIP code 49091 in Sturgis, MI has a population of 19,872 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49091? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49091 is $67,333, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49091? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49091 is $182,600, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49091? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49091 is White at 77.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49091? ▼
ZIP code 49091 has 431 business establishments employing approximately 7,693 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49091? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49091 are: Retail trade (81), Manufacturing (50), Health care and social assistance (48). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49091? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49091 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 49091? ▼
In ZIP code 49091, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 49091? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49091 is 19.0 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 49091? ▼
In ZIP code 49091, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49091? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49091 is 11.1% 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.