PlainZIP

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
$66,289
Median income
$189,500
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th 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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,491. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. Housing costs here run $189,500 for a typical home value (14% below the state average), with rent averaging $940 a month; 79.6% of 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. To put 49107 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Berrien County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49107?

42.7

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$66,289

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$34,491

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49107 ranks nationally

Buchanan, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,289 41st percentile higher than 41% 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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,077

Total Housing Units

4,207

Occupied Units

870

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.6%
Renter 20.4%

$189,500

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49107 ranks #3 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 49107 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 49107 ranks #4 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
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

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
49038 standard
Coloma, MI
Pop: 9,310

Related Areas

Berrien County Buchanan, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.