ZIP Code 49125
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Sawyer · Berrien County · Michigan
- Population
- 2,046
- Median income
- $79,766
- Median home value
- $342,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.1%
- Land area
- 35.0 sq mi
59/sq mi
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 57.5
Detroit
ZIP code 49125 in Sawyer, Michigan has a population of 2,046. The median household income is $79,766, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $342,300, 23% above the US average. 33.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49125 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 35.0 square miles in Sawyer, Berrien County, Michigan. The area is home to 2,046 residents, producing a population density of 59 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 49125 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49125 sits at $79,766 (9% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $52,396. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $342,300 (56% above the state average) with median rent at $775 per month, and 90.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49125 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berrien County, so you can benchmark 49125 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 49125
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49125.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 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 49125, Sawyer, 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
2,046
Population
35.0
Area (sq mi)
59
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49125?
57.5
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
1.9%
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?
$79,766
Median Household Income
+9% vs state
$52,396
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 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?
1,539
Total Housing Units
891
Occupied Units
648
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$342,300
Median Home Value
+56% vs state
$775
Median Rent
1965
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
+37.2%
YoY Change (2023)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49125 have increased 37.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +10.1% | 153 |
| 2020 | +5.7% | 161 |
| 2021 | +6.4% | 172 |
| 2022 | -1.5% | 169 |
| 2023 | +37.2% | 232 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 62 business establishments in ZIP 49125, employing approximately 569 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,023,000.
62
Businesses
569
Employees
$24.0M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 17.7% |
| Construction | 10 | 16.1% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 11.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.8% |
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 49125 vs 49119 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49119 | New Troy, MI | 136 | 1.7 mi |
| 49115 | Harbert, MI | 294 | 2.9 mi |
| 49106 | Bridgman, MI | 4,636 | 3.7 mi |
| 49128 | Three Oaks, MI | 3,715 | 5.1 mi |
| 49116 | Lakeside, MI | 394 | 5.1 mi |
| 49101 | Baroda, MI | 3,104 | 6.2 mi |
| 49113 | Galien, MI | 1,904 | 7.1 mi |
| 49129 | Union Pier, MI | 609 | 7.5 mi |
| 49127 | Stevensville, MI | 10,694 | 8.9 mi |
| 49117 | New Buffalo, MI | 3,951 | 10.6 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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