49117 ZIP Code, New Buffalo, MI
49117 is a ZIP code in New Buffalo, Michigan in Berrien County. It covers 19 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49129, 49116 and 49128. 3,358 people live here in 1,771 households. With about 176 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $75,114, close to the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 57.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: New Buffalo, MI
- County: Berrien County
- Land area: 19 sq mi
- Population: 3,358
- Median household income: $75,114
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,358 |
| Households | 1,771 |
| Median household income | $75,114 |
| Income per person | $63,180 |
| Median age | 57.4 |
| Homeowners | 76.5% |
| Median home value | $488,000 |
| Median rent | $866 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 13.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.0% |
| Broadband internet | 89.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.2% |
| $10–15K | 10.4% |
| $15–25K | 7.1% |
| $25–35K | 7.7% |
| $35–50K | 10.9% |
| $50–75K | 10.6% |
| $75–100K | 11.4% |
| $100–150K | 10.1% |
| $150–200K | 12.0% |
| $200K+ | 16.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 4.3% |
| 10–19 | 7.9% |
| 20–24 | 3.0% |
| 25–34 | 6.7% |
| 35–44 | 8.0% |
| 45–54 | 17.7% |
| 55–64 | 15.8% |
| 65–74 | 24.1% |
| 75+ | 12.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 18.3% |
| Owned outright | 17.5% |
| Rented | 10.8% |
| Vacant | 53.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 81.6% |
| Townhome | 3.6% |
| 2–4 units | 3.8% |
| 5–19 units | 5.1% |
| 20+ units | 5.2% |
| Mobile / other | 0.7% |
Businesses in 49117
160 business establishments with 1,327 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 28
- Accommodation and Food Services: 28
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 18
- Construction: 14
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 14
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 14
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 12
- Finance and Insurance: 10
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49129 (3.2 mi)
- 49116 (5.4 mi)
- 49128 — Three Oaks village, MI (7 mi)
- 49115 — Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert CDP, MI (8 mi)
- 46360 — Michigan City city, IN (9.6 mi)
- 46371 — Rolling Prairie CDP, IN (9.9 mi)
- 49125 — Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert CDP, MI (10.8 mi)
- 49119 — New Troy CDP, MI (11.2 mi)
Areas that include 49117
- New Buffalo, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Grand Beach, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Michiana, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Berrien County ZIP codes — 23 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 17: highest median household income in Berrien County
- No. 1 of 17: highest median home value in Berrien County
- No. 4 of 17: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Berrien County
- No. 2 of 17: highest median age in Berrien County
Mail every home in 49117
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49117, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49117 in?
- 49117 is a New Buffalo, MI mailing address. By land area, 13% lies inside New Buffalo, 5% lies inside Grand Beach and 2% lies inside Michiana; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49117 in?
- 49117 is in Berrien County.
- What is the population of 49117?
- About 3,358 people (±253), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,710.
- What is the median household income in 49117?
- $75,114 (±$14,923), 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 49117?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49117 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49117?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49129 (3.2 mi), 49116 (5.4 mi), 49128 (7 mi, Three Oaks), 49115 (8 mi, Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert), 46360 (9.6 mi, Michigan City) and 46371 (9.9 mi, Rolling Prairie).
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