Union Pier, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49129
Berrien County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 609
- 47/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $106,181
- Median income Above-median income area
- $654,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 71.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Union Pier pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 47
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49129 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49129 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Union Pier, Berrien County, Michigan, home to just 609 residents across 13.0 square miles, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49129 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,181 (45% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $73,979. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.5% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $654,200 (198% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 93.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berrien County, so 49129 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 49129
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Union Pier, MI
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$73,979
Per Capita Income
1.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 49129 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Union Pier, 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)
$106,181 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
1,153housing units
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 ZIP avg
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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49129 vs 49116 →
ZIP 49129 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49106
Bridgman (49106)
4,636 residents
- 49117
New Buffalo (49117)
3,951 residents
- 49128
Three Oaks (49128)
3,715 residents
- 46371
Rolling Prairie (46371)
3,599 residents
- 49125
Sawyer (49125)
2,046 residents
- 49129 609
Union Pier (49129)
609 residents
- 49116 394
Lakeside (49116)
394 residents
- 49115 294
Harbert (49115)
294 residents
- 49119 136
New Troy (49119)
136 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49129 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49129 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49116
Lakeside (49116)
$127,857 median income
- 49129
Union Pier (49129)
$106,181 median income
- 46371
Rolling Prairie (46371)
$99,830 median income
- 49125
Sawyer (49125)
$79,766 median income
- 49117
New Buffalo (49117)
$75,114 median income
- 49106
Bridgman (49106)
$72,500 median income
- 49128
Three Oaks (49128)
$67,398 median income
- 49119
New Troy (49119)
$56,513 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49129 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49129, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 49129 in?
ZIP code 49129 (Union Pier) 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 49129?
ZIP code 49129 in Union Pier, MI has a population of 609 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49129?
The median household income in ZIP 49129 is $106,181, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49129?
The median home value in ZIP 49129 is $654,200, which is 135% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49129?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49129 is White at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49129?
ZIP code 49129 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 238 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49129?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49129 are: Accommodation and food services (10), Retail trade (6), Real estate and rental and leasing (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49129?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49129 decreased by 9.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 49129?
In ZIP code 49129, 82.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.9% 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 49129?
In ZIP code 49129, approximately 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49129?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49129 is 1.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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