ZIP Code 49129
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Union Pier · Berrien County · Michigan
- Population
- 609
- Median income
- $106,181
- Median home value
- $654,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 71.9%
- Land area
- 13.0 sq mi
47/sq mi
▲ 39% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
▲ 135% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 61.2
Detroit
ZIP code 49129 in Union Pier, Michigan has a population of 609. The median household income is $106,181, which is 39% above the national average. Median home value is $654,200, 135% above the US average. 71.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49129 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.0 square miles in Union Pier, Berrien County, Michigan. The area is home to 609 residents, producing a population density of 47 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 49129 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49129 sits at $106,181 (45% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $73,979. The poverty rate stands at 1.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $654,200 (198% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 93.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49129 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 71.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berrien County, so you can benchmark 49129 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 49129
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49129.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49129, Union Pier, 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
609
Population
13.0
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49129?
61.2
Median Age
43.0%
Male
57.0%
Female
0.7%
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?
$106,181
Median Household Income
+45% vs state
$73,979
Per Capita Income
1.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,153
Total Housing Units
321
Occupied Units
832
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$654,200
Median Home Value
+198% vs state
1961
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
-9.4%
YoY Change (2023)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49129 have decreased 9.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +3.1% | 172 |
| 2020 | +7.5% | 185 |
| 2021 | +3.2% | 191 |
| 2022 | +54.4% | 295 |
| 2023 | -9.4% | 267 |
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 38 business establishments in ZIP 49129, employing approximately 238 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,570,000.
38
Businesses
238
Employees
$7.6M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 26.3% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 15.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 13.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 13.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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