ZIP Code 49106
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Bridgman · Berrien County · Michigan
- Population
- 4,636
- Median income
- $72,500
- Median home value
- $262,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.5%
- Land area
- 40.7 sq mi
114/sq mi
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.4
Detroit
ZIP code 49106 in Bridgman, Michigan has a population of 4,636. The median household income is $72,500, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $262,400, 6% below the US average. 31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49106 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.7 square miles in Bridgman, Berrien County, Michigan. The area is home to 4,636 residents, producing a population density of 114 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 49106 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49106 sits at $72,500 (1% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $40,871. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $262,400 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,124 per month, and 79.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49106 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berrien County, so you can benchmark 49106 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 49106
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49106.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 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 49106, Bridgman, 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
4,636
Population
40.7
Area (sq mi)
114
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49106?
44.4
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
2.8%
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?
$72,500
Median Household Income
-1% vs state
$40,871
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 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?
2,332
Total Housing Units
1,910
Occupied Units
422
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$262,400
Median Home Value
+19% vs state
$1,124
Median Rent
1973
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
+22.3%
YoY Change (2024)
239
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+139%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49106 have increased 22.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 150 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 165 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 190 |
| 2023 | +2.7% | 195 |
| 2024 | +22.3% | 239 |
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 121 business establishments in ZIP 49106, employing approximately 2,659 people with a combined annual payroll of $203,677,000.
121
Businesses
2,659
Employees
$203.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 13.2% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 7 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.1% |
| Utilities | 4 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.3% |
| Information | 3 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.5% |
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 49106 vs 49119 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49119 | New Troy, MI | 136 | 4.4 mi |
| 49101 | Baroda, MI | 3,104 | 3.5 mi |
| 49125 | Sawyer, MI | 2,046 | 3.7 mi |
| 49127 | Stevensville, MI | 10,694 | 5.2 mi |
| 49115 | Harbert, MI | 294 | 6.0 mi |
| 49128 | Three Oaks, MI | 3,715 | 8.8 mi |
| 49113 | Galien, MI | 1,904 | 9.7 mi |
| 49116 | Lakeside, MI | 394 | 8.3 mi |
| 49085 | Saint Joseph, MI | 23,804 | 9.1 mi |
| 49107 | Buchanan, MI | 10,382 | 9.5 mi |
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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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