ZIP Code 49116
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Lakeside · Berrien County · Michigan
- Population
- 394
- Median income
- $127,857
- Bachelor's or higher
- 59.3%
- Land area
- 5.5 sq mi
72/sq mi
▲ 68% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 66.4
Detroit
ZIP code 49116 in Lakeside, Michigan has a population of 394. The median household income is $127,857, which is 68% above the national average. 59.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49116 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.5 square miles in Lakeside, Berrien County, Michigan. The area is home to 394 residents, producing a population density of 72 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 49116 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49116 sits at $127,857 (74% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $88,095. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49116 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berrien County, so you can benchmark 49116 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 →
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 49116, Lakeside, 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
394
Population
5.5
Area (sq mi)
72
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
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ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49116?
66.4
Median Age
59.3%
Male
40.7%
Female
5.8%
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?
$127,857
Median Household Income
+74% vs state
$88,095
Per Capita Income
4.7%
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?
367
Total Housing Units
46
Occupied Units
321
Vacant Units
1.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
1968
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
+8.7%
YoY Change (2021)
182
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+82%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49116 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +0.7% | 164 |
| 2017 | -12.4% | 143 |
| 2019 | — | 163 |
| 2020 | +2.7% | 167 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 182 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 49116, employing approximately 78 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,953,000.
10
Businesses
78
Employees
$6.0M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 30.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Official Data Resources for Lakeside, MI
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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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