ZIP Code 49111
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Eau Claire · Berrien County · Michigan
- Population
- 3,346
- Median income
- $70,915
- Median home value
- $176,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.5%
- Land area
- 105.9 sq mi
32/sq mi
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
Median age 50
Detroit
ZIP code 49111 in Eau Claire, Michigan has a population of 3,346. The median household income is $70,915, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $176,300, 37% below the US average. 17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49111 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 105.9 square miles in Eau Claire, Berrien County, Michigan. The area is home to 3,346 residents, producing a population density of 32 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 49111 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49111 sits at $70,915 (3% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,955. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $176,300 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $761 per month, and 82.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49111 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berrien County, so you can benchmark 49111 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 49111
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49111.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 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 49111, Eau Claire, 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
3,346
Population
105.9
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49111?
50.0
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
2.7%
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?
$70,915
Median Household Income
-3% vs state
$34,955
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 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?
1,529
Total Housing Units
1,334
Occupied Units
195
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$176,300
Median Home Value
-20% vs state
$761
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
+26.1%
YoY Change (2024)
255
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+155%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49111 have increased 26.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7.6% | 138 |
| 2020 | +1.7% | 140 |
| 2021 | +16.1% | 163 |
| 2022 | +26.1% | 205 |
| 2024 | — | 255 |
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 57 business establishments in ZIP 49111, employing approximately 415 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,303,000.
57
Businesses
415
Employees
$19.3M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 26.3% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 14.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 7.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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