Buchanan, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49107
Berrien County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,382
- 61/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,289
- Median income Near-median income area
- $189,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Buchanan pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 61
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49107 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49107 (Buchanan, MI) rose +7.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.0 in 2023 to 229.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49107 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, home to 10,382 residents across 169.4 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49107 reports a modest median household income of $66,289 (10% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,491. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.4% and unemployment is 3.8%. Median home value is $189,500 (14% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $940; 79.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berrien County, so 49107 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 49107
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buchanan, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49107.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49107, Buchanan, 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
10,382
Population
169.4
Area (sq mi)
61
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49107?
42.7
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
2.0%
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?
$66,289
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$34,491
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49107 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Buchanan, 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)
$66,289 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
5,077housing units
5,077
Total Housing Units
4,207
Occupied Units
870
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$189,500
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$940
Median Rent
1965
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
+7.9%
YoY Change (2024)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49107 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 154 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 168 |
| 2022 | +22.6% | 206 |
| 2023 | +3.2% | 213 |
| 2024 | +7.9% | 230 |
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 155 business establishments in ZIP 49107, employing approximately 1,562 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,882,000.
155
Businesses
1,562
Employees
$63.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 25 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 14.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 12 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.2% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.9% |
| Information | 3 | 1.9% |
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 49107 vs 49113 →
ZIP 49107 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46628
South Bend (46628)
25,650 residents
- 49103
Berrien Springs (49103)
11,082 residents
- 49107
Buchanan (49107)
10,382 residents
- 46552 6,834
New Carlisle (46552)
6,834 residents
- 46616 5,667
South Bend (46616)
5,667 residents
- 49106 4,636
Bridgman (49106)
4,636 residents
- 49101 3,104
Baroda (49101)
3,104 residents
- 49113 1,904
Galien (49113)
1,904 residents
- 49104 868
Berrien Springs (49104)
868 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49107 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49107 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46552
New Carlisle (46552)
$91,341 median income
- 49101
Baroda (49101)
$75,048 median income
- 49106
Bridgman (49106)
$72,500 median income
- 49107
Buchanan (49107)
$66,289 median income
- 49103
Berrien Springs (49103)
$65,827 median income
- 46628
South Bend (46628)
$61,759 median income
- 49113
Galien (49113)
$59,219 median income
- 46616
South Bend (46616)
$58,537 median income
- 49119
New Troy (49119)
$56,513 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49107 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49113 | Galien, MI | 1,904 | 5.4 mi |
| 49103 | Berrien Springs, MI | 11,082 | 7.2 mi |
| 49119 | New Troy, MI | 136 | 7.2 mi |
| 49101 | Baroda, MI | 3,104 | 7.6 mi |
| 49104 | Berrien Springs, MI | 868 | 8.6 mi |
| 46628 | South Bend, IN | 25,650 | 9.5 mi |
| 46552 | New Carlisle, IN | 6,834 | 10.3 mi |
| 49106 | Bridgman, MI | 4,636 | 9.5 mi |
| 46616 | South Bend, IN | 5,667 | 12.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49107, 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 (10,382 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 49107 in?
ZIP code 49107 (Buchanan) 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 49107?
ZIP code 49107 in Buchanan, MI has a population of 10,382 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49107?
The median household income in ZIP 49107 is $66,289, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49107?
The median home value in ZIP 49107 is $189,500, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49107?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49107 is White at 87.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49107?
ZIP code 49107 has 155 business establishments employing approximately 1,562 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49107?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49107 are: Retail trade (25), Other services (except public administration) (23), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49107?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49107 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 49107?
In ZIP code 49107, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 49107?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49107 is 21.5 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 49107?
In ZIP code 49107, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49107?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49107 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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