PlainZIP

Edwardsburg, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49112

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

10,171
91/sq mi
$61,785
Median income
$248,800
Median home value
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
91
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49112 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49112 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan, home to 10,171 residents across 111.5 square miles, a density of 91 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49112 reports a modest median household income of $61,785 (16% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $36,831. Poverty here runs at 14.2%, with unemployment measured at 2.5%. Median home value sits at $248,800 (13% above the state average), median rent at $966 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cass County, so you can benchmark 49112 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 49112

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edwardsburg, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49112.

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 49112, Edwardsburg, 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

10,171

Population

111.5

Area (sq mi)

91

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49112?

41.3

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$61,785

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$36,831

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49112 ranks nationally

Edwardsburg, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,785 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

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

What does housing look like?

4,744

Total Housing Units

4,209

Occupied Units

535

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$248,800

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$966

Median Rent

1978

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

+11.6%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49112 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 153
2021 +12.5% 172
2022 +13.8% 196
2023 +3.6% 203
2024 +11.6% 227

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 138 business establishments in ZIP 49112, employing approximately 1,735 people with a combined annual payroll of $77,129,000.

138

Businesses

1,735

Employees

$77.1M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 21 15.2%
Other services (except public administration) 20 14.5%
Retail trade 19 13.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 10.1%
Construction 9 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 9 6.5%
Finance and insurance 8 5.8%
Wholesale trade 6 4.3%
Health care and social assistance 6 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.2%

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 49112 vs 46514 →

ZIP 49112 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 49112 ranks #6 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 49112 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 49112 ranks #5 of 7 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
46514 Elkhart, IN 40,263 6.0 mi
49031 Cassopolis, MI 7,884 7.4 mi
46530 Granger, IN 30,614 6.3 mi
46561 Osceola, IN 13,343 9.5 mi
46516 Elkhart, IN 33,501 9.6 mi
46545 Mishawaka, IN 25,082 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cass County

49047 standard
Dowagiac, MI
Pop: 14,805
49031 standard
Cassopolis, MI
Pop: 7,884
49067 standard
Marcellus, MI
Pop: 4,522
49095 standard
Vandalia, MI
Pop: 1,960
49130 standard
Union, MI
Pop: 1,659
49061 standard
Jones, MI
Pop: 1,622

Related Areas

Cass County Edwardsburg, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49112 in? ▼
ZIP code 49112 (Edwardsburg) is located in Cass County, Michigan. Cass County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cass-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49112? ▼
ZIP code 49112 in Edwardsburg, MI has a population of 10,171 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49112? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49112 is $61,785, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49112? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49112 is $248,800, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49112? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49112 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49112? ▼
ZIP code 49112 has 138 business establishments employing approximately 1,735 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49112? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49112 are: Manufacturing (21), Other services (except public administration) (20), Retail trade (19). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49112? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49112 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 49112? ▼
In ZIP code 49112, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 49112? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49112 is 24.8 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 49112? ▼
In ZIP code 49112, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49112? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49112 is 14.2% 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.