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Bridgman, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49106

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

4,636
114/sq mi
$72,500
Median income
$262,400
Median home value
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
114
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49106 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49106 covers 40.7 square miles in Bridgman, Berrien County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,636 residents on file, a density of 114 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49106 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,500 (1% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $40,871. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.8%. The typical home here is valued at $262,400 (19% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,124 monthly, and 79.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 24 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 49106 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 49106

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bridgman, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49106.

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 49106, Bridgman, 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

4,636

Population

40.7

Area (sq mi)

114

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49106?

44.4

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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

How ZIP 49106 ranks nationally

Bridgman, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,500 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%

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

Owner 79.8%
Renter 20.2%

$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

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ZIP 49106 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 49106 ranks #4 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 49106 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 49106 ranks #6 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
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

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 Bridgman, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49106 in? ▼
ZIP code 49106 (Bridgman) 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 49106? ▼
ZIP code 49106 in Bridgman, MI has a population of 4,636 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49106? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49106 is $72,500, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49106? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49106 is $262,400, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49106? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49106 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49106? ▼
ZIP code 49106 has 121 business establishments employing approximately 2,659 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49106? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49106 are: Health care and social assistance (16), Accommodation and food services (16), Manufacturing (15). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49106? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49106 increased by 22.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 49106? ▼
In ZIP code 49106, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% 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 49106? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49106 is 23.6 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 49106? ▼
In ZIP code 49106, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49106? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49106 is 11.8% 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.