PlainZIP

Sawyer, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49125

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

2,046
59/sq mi
$79,766
Median income
$342,300
Median home value
33.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sawyer pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
59
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49125 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49125 covers 35.0 square miles in Sawyer, Berrien County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,046 residents on file, a density of 59 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49125 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,766 (9% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $52,396. Local economic indicators show a 13.7% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $342,300 (56% above the state average), median rent at $775 a month, and owner-occupancy at 90.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Berrien County, letting you compare 49125 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

Top industries in ZIP 49125

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sawyer, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49125.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 49125, Sawyer, 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

2,046

Population

35.0

Area (sq mi)

59

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49125?

57.5

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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

How ZIP 49125 ranks nationally

Sawyer, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,766 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.1%

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

Owner 90.3%
Renter 9.7%

$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

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ZIP 49125 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 49125 ranks #6 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 49125 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 49125 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Berrien County

49120 standard
Niles, MI
Pop: 37,122
49022 standard
Benton Harbor, MI
Pop: 31,814
49085 standard
Saint Joseph, MI
Pop: 23,804
49103 standard
Berrien Springs, MI
Pop: 11,082
49127 standard
Stevensville, MI
Pop: 10,694
49107 standard
Buchanan, MI
Pop: 10,382

Related Areas

Berrien County Sawyer, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49125 in? ▼
ZIP code 49125 (Sawyer) 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 49125? ▼
ZIP code 49125 in Sawyer, MI has a population of 2,046 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49125? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49125 is $79,766, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49125? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49125 is $342,300, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49125? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49125 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49125? ▼
ZIP code 49125 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 569 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49125? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49125 are: Retail trade (11), Construction (10), Manufacturing (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49125? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49125 increased by 37.2% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49125? ▼
In ZIP code 49125, 76.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49125? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49125 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49125? ▼
In ZIP code 49125, approximately 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49125? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49125 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.