New Troy, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49119

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

136
403/sq mi
$56,513
Median income
$137,500
Median home value
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Troy pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
403
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49119 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49119 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Troy, Berrien County, Michigan, home to just 136 residents across 0.3 square miles, a density of 403 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49119 reports a modest median household income of $56,513 (23% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $37,751. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. The typical home here is valued at $137,500 (37% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,063 monthly, and 64.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is -. To put 49119 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Berrien County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 49119, New Troy, 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

136

Population

0.3

Area (sq mi)

403

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49119?

44.8

Median Age

27.6%

Male

72.4%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$56,513

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$37,751

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49119 ranks nationally

New Troy, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,513 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 83.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

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

What does housing look like?

67

Total Housing Units

67

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.2%
Renter 35.8%

$137,500

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$1,063

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 49119, employing approximately 243 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,618,000.

4

Businesses

243

Employees

$14.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 49119 vs 49125 →

ZIP 49119 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 49119 ranks #0 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 49119 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 49119 ranks #null of 9 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
49125 Sawyer, MI 2,046 1.7 mi
49106 Bridgman, MI 4,636 4.4 mi
49115 Harbert, MI 294 4.1 mi
49128 Three Oaks, MI 3,715 4.9 mi
49113 Galien, MI 1,904 5.6 mi
49101 Baroda, MI 3,104 5.8 mi
49116 Lakeside, MI 394 6.1 mi
49107 Buchanan, MI 10,382 7.2 mi
49127 Stevensville, MI 10,694 9.3 mi
49129 Union Pier, MI 609 8.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49119 in?
ZIP code 49119 (New Troy) 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 49119?
ZIP code 49119 in New Troy, MI has a population of 136 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49119?
The median household income in ZIP 49119 is $56,513, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49119?
The median home value in ZIP 49119 is $137,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49119?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49119 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49119?
ZIP code 49119 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 243 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49119?
In ZIP code 49119, 83.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49119?
In ZIP code 49119, approximately 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49119?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49119 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.