49047 ZIP Code
Dowagiac, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49047 |
| City/Town: | Dowagiac |
| County: | Cass |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,350 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,415 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,546 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,028 |
| Median Home Value: | $156,200 |
| Land Area: | 119.3 sq miles
308.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.0 sq miles
7.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.0047, -86.1207 |
Population Information (49047 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,350 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,154 | 49.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,196 | 50.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 593 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 733 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,063 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 837 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,008 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,985 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,470 | 10.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,619 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,063 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 995 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,696 | 11.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 854 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 434 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49047 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $156,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $762 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,028 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,023 | 75.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,005 | 25.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,379 | 72.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,644 | 27.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49047 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,116 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 272 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 961 | 9.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,258 | 32.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,458 | 24.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,096 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,469 | 14.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 602 | 6.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49047 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,415 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,940 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,575 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,546 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49047 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,022 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,358 | 90.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 664 | 9.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,866 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,559 | 87.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 634 | 10.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 165 | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49047 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,089 | 84.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 973 | 6.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 370 | 2.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 94 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 291 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 533 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 457 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,075 | 7.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,000 | 7.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 55 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 12 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 8 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49047 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 405 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 338 | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 518 | 8.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 610 | 10.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 993 | 16.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,087 | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 671 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 684 | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 366 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 351 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49047 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,747 | 74.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 903 | 14.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 47 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 236 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 125 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 204 | 3.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49047 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 156 | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 536 | 8.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,260 | 19.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 153 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 683 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 366 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 95 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 273 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 461 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,413 | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 505 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 247 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 210 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49047 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.1% | 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 (49047 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,030 | 90.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,702 | 60.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,794 | 47.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,305 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49047 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,167 | 69.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,216 | 36.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,507 | 25.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 624 | 10.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 207 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,067 | 17.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49047 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,670 | 83.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 135 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 173 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 257 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 301 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 80 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 197 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 215 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49047 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 326 | 4.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 775 | 9.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 571 | 7.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 601 | 7.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,037 | 12.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 888 | 11.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 972 | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 842 | 10.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,005 | 25.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49047 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 169 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 784 | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,903 | 23.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,478 | 43.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,190 | 14.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 504 | 6.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49047 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,925 | 65.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 824 | 13.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 787 | 13.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 113 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 252 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 57 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 65 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49047 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 407 | 6.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,166 | 36.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,256 | 37.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,194 | 19.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49047 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 442 | 10.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 776 | 17.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 850 | 19.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 752 | 17.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 830 | 19.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 367 | 8.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 316 | 7.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 46 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49047 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,201 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $482 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $762 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.04 | 2.38 |
Households (49047 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,023 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,394 | 39.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 664 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,278 | 21.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,617 | 26.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,531 | 25.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,157 | 35.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.34 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49047 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,769 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,981 | 34.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,546 | 44.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 244 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 921 | 16.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,047 | 35.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49047 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,019 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 109 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 111 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,410 | 46.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 752 | 24.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 637 | 21.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49047 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,535 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 973 | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,335 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,915 | 20.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 218 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,607 | 55.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,090 | 37.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49047 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,679 | 81.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,518 | 17.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,047 | 41.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,305 | 51.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 812 | 32.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 166 | 6.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49047 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,935 | 97.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 102 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 415 | 406.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 415 | 406.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 415 | 406.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 143 | 140.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2 | 2.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 31 | 30.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 194 | 190.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49047 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,757 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,835 | 93.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 922 | 6.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 590 | 4.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 208 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 36 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 88 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49047 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,023 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,452 | 90.5% | 89.4% |
Dowagiac, MI49047