Harbert, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49115
Berrien County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 294
- 85/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $339,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 91.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Harbert pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 85
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49115 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49115 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harbert, Berrien County, Michigan, home to just 294 residents across 3.5 square miles, a density of 85 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 49115, but per-capita income is $47,543. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $339,500 (55% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 91.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 70.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berrien County, so 49115 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 →
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 49115, Harbert, 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
294
Population
3.5
Area (sq mi)
85
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49115?
70.1
Median Age
39.5%
Male
60.5%
Female
0.0%
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?
$47,543
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
485housing units
485
Total Housing Units
94
Occupied Units
391
Vacant Units
1.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$339,500
Median Home Value
+55% vs state ZIP avg
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 49115, employing approximately 71 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,448,000.
16
Businesses
71
Employees
$2.4M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 25.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 25.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 49115 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49127
Stevensville (49127)
10,694 residents
- 49106
Bridgman (49106)
4,636 residents
- 49117 3,951
New Buffalo (49117)
3,951 residents
- 49128 3,715
Three Oaks (49128)
3,715 residents
- 49101 3,104
Baroda (49101)
3,104 residents
- 49125 2,046
Sawyer (49125)
2,046 residents
- 49113 1,904
Galien (49113)
1,904 residents
- 49129 609
Union Pier (49129)
609 residents
- 49116 394
Lakeside (49116)
394 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49115 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49116 | Lakeside, MI | 394 | 2.3 mi |
| 49125 | Sawyer, MI | 2,046 | 2.9 mi |
| 49128 | Three Oaks, MI | 3,715 | 4.1 mi |
| 49119 | New Troy, MI | 136 | 4.1 mi |
| 49129 | Union Pier, MI | 609 | 4.9 mi |
| 49106 | Bridgman, MI | 4,636 | 6.0 mi |
| 49117 | New Buffalo, MI | 3,951 | 8.1 mi |
| 49113 | Galien, MI | 1,904 | 8.2 mi |
| 49101 | Baroda, MI | 3,104 | 9.0 mi |
| 49127 | Stevensville, MI | 10,694 | 11.0 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 49115 in?
ZIP code 49115 (Harbert) 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 49115?
ZIP code 49115 in Harbert, MI has a population of 294 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49115?
The median home value in ZIP 49115 is $339,500, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49115?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49115 is White at 95.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49115?
ZIP code 49115 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 71 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49115?
In ZIP code 49115, 91.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 91.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49115?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49115 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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