49085 ZIP Code
Saint Joseph, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49085 |
| City/Town: | Saint Joseph |
| County: | Berrien |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,778 |
| Median Household Income: | $96,034 |
| Per Capita Income: | $54,477 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,411 |
| Median Home Value: | $262,800 |
| Land Area: | 24.1 sq miles
62.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.6 sq miles
6.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.0543, -86.4626 |
Population Information (49085 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,778 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,899 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,879 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,288 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,322 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,157 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,266 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,096 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,789 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,944 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,690 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,506 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,129 | 9.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,256 | 13.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,244 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,091 | 4.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49085 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $262,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $994 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,411 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,202 | 89.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,209 | 10.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,962 | 78.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,240 | 22.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49085 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,649 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 235 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 330 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,967 | 16.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,464 | 19.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,959 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,406 | 30.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,288 | 18.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 49.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49085 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $96,034 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $120,039 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $115,820 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $54,477 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49085 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,065 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,819 | 98.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 246 | 2.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,711 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,950 | 84.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,240 | 10.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 615 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49085 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,728 | 87.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 549 | 2.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 86 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,107 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 216 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,092 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 516 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 577 | 2.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 278 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 72 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 222 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49085 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 272 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 230 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 594 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 579 | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 963 | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,587 | 15.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,121 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,253 | 22.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,157 | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,446 | 14.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49085 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,236 | 78.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 536 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 16 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 344 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 118 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,362 | 11.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49085 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 70 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 474 | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,620 | 22.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 201 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 928 | 7.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 713 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 142 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 850 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 898 | 7.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,973 | 25.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 930 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 581 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 439 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49085 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.0% | 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 (49085 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,426 | 94.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,620 | 82.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,045 | 29.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 775 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49085 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,505 | 73.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,882 | 38.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,879 | 28.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 364 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 222 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 385 | 3.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49085 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,594 | 75.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 397 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 316 | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 379 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 251 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 362 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 968 | 8.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 144 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49085 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 36 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 351 | 3.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 956 | 8.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,261 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 802 | 7.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,595 | 14.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,027 | 17.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,852 | 16.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 646 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,885 | 16.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49085 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 219 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,155 | 10.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,231 | 19.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,774 | 41.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,288 | 20.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 744 | 6.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49085 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,535 | 83.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 129 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,336 | 13.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 26 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 151 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49085 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 489 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,101 | 30.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,581 | 44.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,031 | 19.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49085 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 141 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 211 | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 425 | 5.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,262 | 15.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,888 | 36.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,180 | 27.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 753 | 9.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 102 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49085 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,649 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $609 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $994 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.55 | 2.38 |
Households (49085 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,202 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,623 | 55.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,914 | 18.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,660 | 16.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,426 | 23.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,407 | 23.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,915 | 38.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.27 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.89 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49085 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,904 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,606 | 26.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,088 | 61.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 347 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 831 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,109 | 21.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49085 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,766 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 492 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 320 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,805 | 37.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,000 | 21.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,149 | 24.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49085 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,150 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,193 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,201 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,556 | 11.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 144 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 921 | 36.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,491 | 58.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49085 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,859 | 87.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,782 | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,711 | 61.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 927 | 33.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 489 | 17.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 144 | 5.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49085 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,943 | 92.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 127 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,835 | 1444.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,835 | 1444.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,835 | 1444.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 354 | 278.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 8 | 6.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 331 | 260.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 51 | 40.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49085 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,490 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,550 | 91.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,940 | 8.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 250 | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,171 | 5.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 504 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49085 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,202 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,501 | 93.1% | 89.4% |
Saint Joseph, MI49085