49091 ZIP Code, Sturgis, MI
49091 is a ZIP code in Sturgis, Michigan in St. Joseph County. It covers 87 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49030, 49075 and 49032. 19,337 people live here in 7,463 households. With about 222 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (74%). Median household income is $67,333, close to the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sturgis, MI
- County: St. Joseph County
- Land area: 87 sq mi
- Population: 19,337
- Median household income: $67,333
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 19,337 |
| Households | 7,463 |
| Median household income | $67,333 |
| Income per person | $32,676 |
| Median age | 36.6 |
| Homeowners | 74.0% |
| Median home value | $182,600 |
| Median rent | $841 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.1% |
| Broadband internet | 88.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 20.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.6% |
| $10–15K | 3.9% |
| $15–25K | 7.1% |
| $25–35K | 10.4% |
| $35–50K | 13.0% |
| $50–75K | 16.8% |
| $75–100K | 12.7% |
| $100–150K | 21.7% |
| $150–200K | 6.9% |
| $200K+ | 3.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.4% |
| 10–19 | 14.9% |
| 20–24 | 6.7% |
| 25–34 | 12.2% |
| 35–44 | 11.2% |
| 45–54 | 10.7% |
| 55–64 | 13.7% |
| 65–74 | 9.6% |
| 75+ | 6.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.3% |
| Owned outright | 25.3% |
| Rented | 22.0% |
| Vacant | 14.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 76.7% |
| Townhome | 0.9% |
| 2–4 units | 6.3% |
| 5–19 units | 9.1% |
| 20+ units | 3.5% |
| Mobile / other | 3.5% |
Businesses in 49091
431 business establishments with 7,693 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 81
- Manufacturing: 50
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 48
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 47
- Accommodation and Food Services: 38
- Finance and Insurance: 32
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 32
- Wholesale Trade: 22
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49030 — Burr Oak village, MI (6.2 mi)
- 49075 (6.2 mi)
- 49032 — Centreville village, MI (6.9 mi)
- 46746 — Howe CDP, IN (8.9 mi)
- 49040 — Colon village, MI (11.5 mi)
- 49042 — Constantine village, MI (11.6 mi)
- 46565 — Shipshewana town, IN (11.8 mi)
- 49099 — White Pigeon village, MI (11.8 mi)
Areas that include 49091
- Sturgis, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- St. Joseph County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 9: highest median household income in St. Joseph County
- No. 3 of 9: highest median home value in St. Joseph County
- No. 2 of 9: highest share of households with children in St. Joseph County
- No. 3 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in St. Joseph County
- No. 1 of 9: lowest median age in St. Joseph County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49091, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49091 in?
- 49091 is a Sturgis, MI mailing address. By land area, 8% lies inside Sturgis; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49091 in?
- 49091 is in St. Joseph County.
- What is the population of 49091?
- About 19,337 people (±460), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 19,901.
- What is the median household income in 49091?
- $67,333 (±$4,730), 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 49091?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49091 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49091?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49030 (6.2 mi, Burr Oak), 49075 (6.2 mi), 49032 (6.9 mi, Centreville), 46746 (8.9 mi, Howe), 49040 (11.5 mi, Colon) and 49042 (11.6 mi, Constantine).
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