ZIP Code 49117
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New Buffalo · Berrien County · Michigan
- Population
- 3,951
- Median income
- $75,114
- Median home value
- $488,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.7%
- Land area
- 49.6 sq mi
80/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
▲ 75% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 57.4
Detroit
ZIP code 49117 in New Buffalo, Michigan has a population of 3,951. The median household income is $75,114, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $488,000, 75% above the US average. 46.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49117 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.6 square miles in New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan. The area is home to 3,951 residents, producing a population density of 80 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 49117 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49117 sits at $75,114 (2% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $63,180. The poverty rate stands at 15.0% and the unemployment rate at 9.7%. On housing, the median home value is $488,000 (122% above the state average) with median rent at $866 per month, and 76.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49117 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berrien County, so you can benchmark 49117 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 49117
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49117.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 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 49117, New Buffalo, 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
3,951
Population
49.6
Area (sq mi)
80
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49117?
57.4
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
4.7%
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?
$75,114
Median Household Income
+2% vs state
$63,180
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 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?
3,823
Total Housing Units
1,771
Occupied Units
2,052
Vacant Units
1.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$488,000
Median Home Value
+122% vs state
$866
Median Rent
1976
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
+12.3%
YoY Change (2024)
309
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+209%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49117 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 195 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 214 |
| 2022 | +19.0% | 255 |
| 2023 | +8.1% | 275 |
| 2024 | +12.3% | 309 |
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 160 business establishments in ZIP 49117, employing approximately 1,327 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,136,000.
160
Businesses
1,327
Employees
$57.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 28 | 17.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 17.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 14 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 5.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.9% |
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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