49085 ZIP Code, Saint Joseph, MI
49085 is a ZIP code in Saint Joseph, Michigan in Berrien County. It covers 24 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49127, 49126 and 49022. 23,827 people live here in 10,423 households. With about 987 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $104,969, above the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 45.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Saint Joseph, MI
- County: Berrien County
- Land area: 24 sq mi
- Population: 23,827
- Median household income: $104,969
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 23,827 |
| Households | 10,423 |
| Median household income | $104,969 |
| Income per person | $56,068 |
| Median age | 45 |
| Homeowners | 76.3% |
| Median home value | $304,600 |
| Median rent | $1,091 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% |
| Broadband internet | 93.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 9.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.9% |
| $10–15K | 3.4% |
| $15–25K | 4.5% |
| $25–35K | 4.8% |
| $35–50K | 7.5% |
| $50–75K | 13.4% |
| $75–100K | 11.5% |
| $100–150K | 22.2% |
| $150–200K | 13.0% |
| $200K+ | 16.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.0% |
| 10–19 | 10.2% |
| 20–24 | 4.6% |
| 25–34 | 12.6% |
| 35–44 | 12.6% |
| 45–54 | 11.5% |
| 55–64 | 15.2% |
| 65–74 | 14.2% |
| 75+ | 9.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 41.9% |
| Owned outright | 27.3% |
| Rented | 21.1% |
| Vacant | 9.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 73.3% |
| Townhome | 3.4% |
| 2–4 units | 7.4% |
| 5–19 units | 5.4% |
| 20+ units | 9.6% |
| Mobile / other | 1.0% |
Businesses in 49085
827 business establishments with 14,178 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 157
- Retail Trade: 95
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 94
- Accommodation and Food Services: 79
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 73
- Finance and Insurance: 61
- Construction: 51
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 47
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49127 — Stevensville village, MI (4.8 mi)
- 49126 (4.9 mi)
- 49022 — Fair Plain CDP, MI (6.1 mi)
- 49101 — Baroda village, MI (7.7 mi)
- 49104 (8.2 mi)
- 49103 — Berrien Springs village, MI (8.7 mi)
- 49111 — Eau Claire village, MI (9.1 mi)
- 49106 — Bridgman city, MI (9.3 mi)
Areas that include 49085
- St. Joseph, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Shoreham, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Saint Joseph, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Berrien County ZIP codes — 23 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 17: highest median household income in Berrien County
- No. 3 of 17: highest median home value in Berrien County
- No. 6 of 17: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Berrien County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49085, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49085 in?
- 49085 is a Saint Joseph, MI mailing address. By land area, 13% lies inside St. Joseph and 2% lies inside Shoreham; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49085 in?
- 49085 is in Berrien County.
- What is the population of 49085?
- About 23,827 people (±718), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 24,047.
- What is the median household income in 49085?
- $104,969 (±$6,989), 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 49085?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49085 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49085?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49127 (4.8 mi, Stevensville), 49126 (4.9 mi), 49022 (6.1 mi, Fair Plain), 49101 (7.7 mi, Baroda), 49104 (8.2 mi) and 49103 (8.7 mi, Berrien Springs).
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