Sodus, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49126
Berrien County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,341
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,875
- Median income Near-median income area
- $151,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sodus pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49126 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49126 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sodus, Berrien County, Michigan, home to just 1,341 residents across 41.4 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49126 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,875 (5% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,648. The poverty rate is 7.6%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $151,600 (31% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $992; owner occupancy is 80.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berrien County, so 49126 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 49126
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sodus, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49126.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49126, Sodus, 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
1,341
Population
41.4
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49126?
36.7
Median Age
58.7%
Male
41.3%
Female
10.8%
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?
$76,875
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$29,648
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 49126 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Sodus, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$76,875 Top 36% higher than 64% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
556housing units
556
Total Housing Units
554
Occupied Units
2
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,600
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$992
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 49126, employing approximately 211 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,295,000.
23
Businesses
211
Employees
$18.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 26.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 17.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 17.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 13.0% |
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 49126 vs 49104 →
ZIP 49126 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49022
Benton Harbor (49022)
31,814 residents
- 49085
Saint Joseph (49085)
23,804 residents
- 49103 11,082
Berrien Springs (49103)
11,082 residents
- 49127 10,694
Stevensville (49127)
10,694 residents
- 49098 5,966
Watervliet (49098)
5,966 residents
- 49111 3,346
Eau Claire (49111)
3,346 residents
- 49101 3,104
Baroda (49101)
3,104 residents
- 49102 1,563
Berrien Center (49102)
1,563 residents
- 49126 1,341
Sodus (49126)
1,341 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49126 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49126 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49085
Saint Joseph (49085)
$104,969 median income
- 49127
Stevensville (49127)
$93,338 median income
- 49126
Sodus (49126)
$76,875 median income
- 49101
Baroda (49101)
$75,048 median income
- 49111
Eau Claire (49111)
$70,915 median income
- 49103
Berrien Springs (49103)
$65,827 median income
- 49102
Berrien Center (49102)
$63,000 median income
- 49098
Watervliet (49098)
$59,047 median income
- 49022 $39,499
Benton Harbor (49022)
$39,499 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49126 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49104 | Berrien Springs, MI | 868 | 4.3 mi |
| 49111 | Eau Claire, MI | 3,346 | 4.2 mi |
| 49103 | Berrien Springs, MI | 11,082 | 5.5 mi |
| 49022 | Benton Harbor, MI | 31,814 | 6.1 mi |
| 49085 | Saint Joseph, MI | 23,804 | 5.0 mi |
| 49127 | Stevensville, MI | 10,694 | 7.5 mi |
| 49102 | Berrien Center, MI | 1,563 | 7.5 mi |
| 49101 | Baroda, MI | 3,104 | 8.2 mi |
| 49098 | Watervliet, MI | 5,966 | 11.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49126, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,341 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 49126 in?
ZIP code 49126 (Sodus) 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 49126?
ZIP code 49126 in Sodus, MI has a population of 1,341 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49126?
The median household income in ZIP 49126 is $76,875, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49126?
The median home value in ZIP 49126 is $151,600, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49126?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49126 is White at 69.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49126?
ZIP code 49126 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 211 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49126?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49126 are: Construction (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49126?
In ZIP code 49126, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% 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 49126?
In ZIP code 49126, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49126?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49126 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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