ZIP Code 49112
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Edwardsburg · Cass County · Michigan
- Population
- 10,171
- Median income
- $61,785
- Median home value
- $248,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.0%
- Land area
- 111.5 sq mi
91/sq mi
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.3
Detroit
ZIP code 49112 in Edwardsburg, Michigan has a population of 10,171. The median household income is $61,785, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $248,800, 11% below the US average. 21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49112 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 111.5 square miles in Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan. The area is home to 10,171 residents, producing a population density of 91 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 49112 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49112 sits at $61,785 (16% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $36,831. The poverty rate stands at 14.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $248,800 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $966 per month, and 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49112 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 49112
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49112.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 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 49112, Edwardsburg, 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
10,171
Population
111.5
Area (sq mi)
91
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49112?
41.3
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
1.2%
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?
$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
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?
4,744
Total Housing Units
4,209
Occupied Units
535
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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