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Baroda, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49101

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

3,104
55/sq mi
$75,048
Median income
$252,100
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Baroda pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
55
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49101 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49101 covers 56.5 square miles in Baroda, Berrien County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,104 residents on file, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49101 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,048 (2% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $43,672. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. Housing costs here run $252,100 for a typical home value (15% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,007 a month; 86.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Berrien County, letting you compare 49101 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 49101

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baroda, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49101.

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 49101, Baroda, 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

3,104

Population

56.5

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49101?

47.2

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$75,048

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$43,672

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

20.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49101 ranks nationally

Baroda, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,048 Top 45% higher than 55% 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 52.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,380

Total Housing Units

1,297

Occupied Units

83

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.2%
Renter 13.8%

$252,100

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$1,007

Median Rent

1977

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

+24.7%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49101 have increased 24.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 150
2021 +3.6% 155
2022 +14.4% 178
2023 +11.4% 198
2024 +24.7% 247

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 60 business establishments in ZIP 49101, employing approximately 455 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,920,000.

60

Businesses

455

Employees

$18.9M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 21.7%
Manufacturing 11 18.3%
Accommodation and food services 7 11.7%
Retail trade 6 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 6 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.0%

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 49101 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 49101 ranks #6 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 49101 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 49101 ranks #5 of 9 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
49106 Bridgman, MI 4,636 3.5 mi
49127 Stevensville, MI 10,694 4.6 mi
49103 Berrien Springs, MI 11,082 5.5 mi
49085 Saint Joseph, MI 23,804 7.5 mi
49119 New Troy, MI 136 5.8 mi
49104 Berrien Springs, MI 868 6.5 mi
49125 Sawyer, MI 2,046 6.2 mi
49113 Galien, MI 1,904 9.8 mi
49107 Buchanan, MI 10,382 7.6 mi
49126 Sodus, MI 1,341 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Berrien County

49120 standard
Niles, MI
Pop: 37,122
49022 standard
Benton Harbor, MI
Pop: 31,814
49085 standard
Saint Joseph, MI
Pop: 23,804
49103 standard
Berrien Springs, MI
Pop: 11,082
49127 standard
Stevensville, MI
Pop: 10,694
49107 standard
Buchanan, MI
Pop: 10,382

Related Areas

Berrien County Baroda, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49101 in? ▼
ZIP code 49101 (Baroda) is located in Berrien County, Michigan. Berrien County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/berrien-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49101? ▼
ZIP code 49101 in Baroda, MI has a population of 3,104 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49101? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49101 is $75,048, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49101? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49101 is $252,100, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49101? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49101 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49101? ▼
ZIP code 49101 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 455 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49101? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49101 are: Construction (13), Manufacturing (11), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49101? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49101 increased by 24.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 49101? ▼
In ZIP code 49101, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 49101? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49101 is 20.2 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 49101? ▼
In ZIP code 49101, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49101? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49101 is 5.2% 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.