Stevensville, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49127
Berrien County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,694
- 255/sq mi High-density area
- $93,338
- Median income Above-median income area
- $296,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stevensville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 255
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49127 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49127 (Stevensville, MI) rose +5.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 190.0 in 2023 to 200.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49127 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan, home to 10,694 residents across 41.9 square miles, a density of 255 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49127 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,338 (27% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,768. The poverty rate is 6.5%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $296,900 (35% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 79.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,154.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berrien County, so 49127 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 49127
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stevensville, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49127.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 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 49127, Stevensville, 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
10,694
Population
41.9
Area (sq mi)
255
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49127?
44.3
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
6.5%
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?
$93,338
Median Household Income
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$47,768
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
18.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49127 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Stevensville, 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)
$93,338 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
5,006housing units
5,006
Total Housing Units
4,345
Occupied Units
661
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$296,900
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,154
Median Rent
1977
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
+5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
201
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+101%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49127 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 141 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 154 |
| 2022 | +15.7% | 178 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 190 |
| 2024 | +5.6% | 201 |
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 241 business establishments in ZIP 49127, employing approximately 3,347 people with a combined annual payroll of $148,857,000.
241
Businesses
3,347
Employees
$148.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 32 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 12.9% |
| Construction | 28 | 11.6% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 10.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 9.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 5 | 2.1% |
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 49127 vs 49101 →
ZIP 49127 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
- 49106 4,636
Bridgman (49106)
4,636 residents
- 49101 3,104
Baroda (49101)
3,104 residents
- 49125 2,046
Sawyer (49125)
2,046 residents
- 49126 1,341
Sodus (49126)
1,341 residents
- 49115 294
Harbert (49115)
294 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49127 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49127 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
- 49125
Sawyer (49125)
$79,766 median income
- 49126
Sodus (49126)
$76,875 median income
- 49101
Baroda (49101)
$75,048 median income
- 49106
Bridgman (49106)
$72,500 median income
- 49103
Berrien Springs (49103)
$65,827 median income
- 49119
New Troy (49119)
$56,513 median income
- 49022 $39,499
Benton Harbor (49022)
$39,499 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49127 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49101 | Baroda, MI | 3,104 | 4.6 mi |
| 49085 | Saint Joseph, MI | 23,804 | 4.0 mi |
| 49106 | Bridgman, MI | 4,636 | 5.2 mi |
| 49126 | Sodus, MI | 1,341 | 7.5 mi |
| 49119 | New Troy, MI | 136 | 9.3 mi |
| 49125 | Sawyer, MI | 2,046 | 8.9 mi |
| 49103 | Berrien Springs, MI | 11,082 | 8.1 mi |
| 49115 | Harbert, MI | 294 | 11.0 mi |
| 49022 | Benton Harbor, MI | 31,814 | 10.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49127, 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 (10,694 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 49127 in?
ZIP code 49127 (Stevensville) 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 49127?
ZIP code 49127 in Stevensville, MI has a population of 10,694 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49127?
The median household income in ZIP 49127 is $93,338, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49127?
The median home value in ZIP 49127 is $296,900, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49127?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49127 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49127?
ZIP code 49127 has 241 business establishments employing approximately 3,347 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49127?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49127 are: Retail trade (32), Accommodation and food services (31), Construction (28). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49127?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49127 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 49127?
In ZIP code 49127, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.4% 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 49127?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49127 is 18.5 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 49127?
In ZIP code 49127, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49127?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49127 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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