PlainZIP

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
$106,181
Median income
$654,200
Median home value
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $73,979. Local economic indicators show a 1.5% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $654,200 for a typical home value (198% above the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 93.8% of 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 -. To put 49129 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Berrien County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49129?

61.2

Median Age

43.0%

Male

57.0%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 88.2%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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

How ZIP 49129 ranks nationally

Union Pier, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,181 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 82.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.9%

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

Owner 93.8%
Renter 6.2%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49129 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 49129 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 49129 ranks #2 of 8 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
49116 Lakeside, MI 394 2.6 mi
49117 New Buffalo, MI 3,951 3.2 mi
49128 Three Oaks, MI 3,715 4.4 mi
49115 Harbert, MI 294 4.9 mi
49125 Sawyer, MI 2,046 7.5 mi
49119 New Troy, MI 136 8.2 mi
46371 Rolling Prairie, IN 3,599 10.5 mi
49106 Bridgman, MI 4,636 10.9 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 Union Pier, MI Michigan

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.

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