49045 ZIP Code, Decatur, MI
49045 is a ZIP code in Decatur, Michigan — mostly in Van Buren County (80% of its land), with smaller parts in Cass County. It covers 86 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49065, 49064 and 49047. 5,321 people live here in 2,281 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $57,436, below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 45.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Decatur, MI
- County: Van Buren County
- Land area: 86 sq mi
- Population: 5,321
- Median household income: $57,436
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,321 |
| Households | 2,281 |
| Median household income | $57,436 |
| Income per person | $33,383 |
| Median age | 45.7 |
| Homeowners | 84.6% |
| Median home value | $177,300 |
| Median rent | $838 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.0% |
| Broadband internet | 88.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 9.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.8% |
| $10–15K | 5.1% |
| $15–25K | 6.7% |
| $25–35K | 15.3% |
| $35–50K | 7.4% |
| $50–75K | 18.3% |
| $75–100K | 17.1% |
| $100–150K | 12.0% |
| $150–200K | 4.7% |
| $200K+ | 6.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.0% |
| 10–19 | 13.2% |
| 20–24 | 5.5% |
| 25–34 | 10.2% |
| 35–44 | 9.2% |
| 45–54 | 19.2% |
| 55–64 | 12.3% |
| 65–74 | 12.1% |
| 75+ | 8.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 37.8% |
| Owned outright | 31.0% |
| Rented | 12.2% |
| Vacant | 19.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 83.0% |
| Townhome | 0.1% |
| 2–4 units | 1.6% |
| 5–19 units | 2.5% |
| 20+ units | 1.6% |
| Mobile / other | 11.2% |
Businesses in 49045
82 business establishments with 773 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 15
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 15
- Construction: 14
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Accommodation and Food Services: 7
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 5
- Finance and Insurance: 4
- Manufacturing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49065 — Lawton village, MI (8.4 mi)
- 49064 — Lawrence village, MI (8.5 mi)
- 49047 — Dowagiac city, MI (9.2 mi)
- 49079 — Paw Paw village, MI (10.6 mi)
- 49057 — Hartford city, MI (11 mi)
- 49067 — Marcellus village, MI (11.6 mi)
- 49098 — Paw Paw Lake CDP, MI (13.1 mi)
- 49031 — Cassopolis village, MI (13.8 mi)
Areas that include 49045
- Decatur, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cass County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Van Buren County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 14: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Van Buren County
- No. 5 of 14: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Van Buren County
- No. 4 of 14: highest median age in Van Buren County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49045, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49045 in?
- 49045 is a Decatur, MI mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Decatur; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49045 in?
- 49045 is mostly in Van Buren County (80% of its land), with smaller parts in Cass County.
- What is the population of 49045?
- About 5,321 people (±450), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,256.
- What is the median household income in 49045?
- $57,436 (±$8,930), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 49045?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49045 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49045?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49065 (8.4 mi, Lawton), 49064 (8.5 mi, Lawrence), 49047 (9.2 mi, Dowagiac), 49079 (10.6 mi, Paw Paw), 49057 (11 mi, Hartford) and 49067 (11.6 mi, Marcellus).
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