49022 ZIP Code
Benton Harbor, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49022 |
| City/Town: | Benton Harbor |
| County: | Berrien |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,985 |
| Median Household Income: | $36,647 |
| Per Capita Income: | $25,023 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,324 |
| Median Home Value: | $130,700 |
| Land Area: | 67.3 sq miles
174.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.2 sq miles
8.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.1126, -86.3734 |
Population Information (49022 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,985 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,577 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,408 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,334 | 7.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,435 | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,796 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,119 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,479 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,204 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,500 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,588 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,787 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,048 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,968 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,299 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 428 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49022 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $130,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $778 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,324 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,510 | 87.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,814 | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,266 | 58.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,244 | 41.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49022 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,822 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,147 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,194 | 11.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,289 | 31.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,238 | 26.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,454 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,103 | 10.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,397 | 7.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49022 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $36,647 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $59,515 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $42,971 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $25,023 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49022 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,915 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,779 | 84.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,131 | 15.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,916 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,045 | 85.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,065 | 9.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 650 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49022 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,815 | 39.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 15,996 | 53.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 325 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 133 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 41 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 466 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,209 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 669 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,791 | 6.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,590 | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 113 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 61 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 27 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49022 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,328 | 10.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,389 | 11.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,801 | 14.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,353 | 10.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,820 | 14.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,873 | 15.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,107 | 8.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,021 | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 412 | 3.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 406 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49022 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,957 | 76.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,168 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 72 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 218 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 113 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 776 | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49022 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 126 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 641 | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,267 | 19.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 182 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,640 | 13.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 767 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 148 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 391 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 728 | 6.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,835 | 24.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,229 | 10.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 470 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 355 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49022 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (49022 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,293 | 91.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,460 | 48.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,392 | 58.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,598 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49022 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,023 | 72.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,082 | 32.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,827 | 22.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,484 | 11.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 938 | 7.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,195 | 33.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49022 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,418 | 72.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 371 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 393 | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 637 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 866 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 487 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 635 | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 517 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49022 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 45 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 598 | 4.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,177 | 8.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 939 | 6.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 555 | 3.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,784 | 12.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,438 | 17.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,031 | 21.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,340 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,417 | 16.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49022 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 241 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,576 | 11.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,330 | 30.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,885 | 41.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,778 | 12.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 514 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49022 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,681 | 69.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 581 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,744 | 21.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 338 | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 76 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 70 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49022 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,032 | 16.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,376 | 43.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,510 | 28.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,592 | 12.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49022 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 897 | 12.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,921 | 26.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,365 | 18.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 995 | 13.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,079 | 14.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 710 | 9.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 233 | 3.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 66 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49022 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,144 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $442 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $778 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.38 |
Households (49022 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,510 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,693 | 29.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,193 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,489 | 19.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,269 | 42.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,530 | 36.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,499 | 28.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.37 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.97 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49022 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,100 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,778 | 43.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,278 | 38.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 351 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,536 | 13.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,055 | 45.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49022 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,897 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 803 | 11.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 555 | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,831 | 41.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,794 | 26.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 914 | 13.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49022 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,998 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,274 | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,891 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,301 | 14.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 469 | 10.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,395 | 55.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,437 | 33.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49022 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,653 | 85.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,949 | 13.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,075 | 52.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,859 | 47.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,005 | 25.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 15 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49022 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,243 | 97.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 170 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 742 | 436.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 742 | 436.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 742 | 436.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 68 | 40.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 18 | 10.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 450 | 264.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 97 | 57.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49022 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,651 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,034 | 94.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,617 | 5.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,357 | 4.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 107 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 144 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 9 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49022 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,510 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,140 | 89.0% | 89.4% |
Benton Harbor, MI49022