49090 ZIP Code
South Haven, Michigan
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49090 |
| City/Town: | South Haven |
| County: | Van Buren |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,714 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,020 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,801 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,649 |
| Median Home Value: | $229,400 |
| Land Area: | 78.3 sq miles
202.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.3 sq miles
6.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4074, -86.2145 |
Population Information (49090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,714 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,635 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,079 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 49.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 954 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 614 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 833 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 579 | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 713 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,087 | 7.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,521 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,257 | 9.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 939 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,385 | 10.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,220 | 16.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,085 | 7.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 527 | 3.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $229,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $883 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,649 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,696 | 65.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,953 | 34.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,362 | 76.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,334 | 23.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,021 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 537 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 760 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,665 | 26.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,200 | 22.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,036 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,644 | 16.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,179 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49090 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,020 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $89,209 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,709 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,801 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,327 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,085 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 222 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,957 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,909 | 80.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 524 | 8.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 634 | 10.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,684 | 77.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 905 | 6.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 84 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 260 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 692 | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,089 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,480 | 10.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,730 | 12.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,510 | 11.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 10 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 210 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49090 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 375 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 322 | 5.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 463 | 8.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 523 | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 525 | 9.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 993 | 17.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 705 | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 916 | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 410 | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 464 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49090 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,420 | 72.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 619 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 26 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 110 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 24 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 849 | 14.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49090 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 323 | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 486 | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,138 | 18.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 43 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 693 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 300 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 30 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 358 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 529 | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,154 | 19.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 619 | 10.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 297 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 115 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.9% | 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 (49090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,135 | 88.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,111 | 59.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,703 | 48.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,423 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49090 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,808 | 66.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,679 | 47.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,804 | 31.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 189 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 157 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 732 | 12.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49090 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,241 | 72.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 239 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 90 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 252 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 199 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 218 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 516 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 894 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49090 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 412 | 4.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,055 | 12.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,116 | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 975 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,089 | 12.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 713 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,122 | 13.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 649 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,518 | 17.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49090 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 93 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 690 | 8.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,070 | 23.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,558 | 41.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,530 | 17.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 708 | 8.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49090 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,917 | 68.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 612 | 10.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 552 | 9.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 235 | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 169 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 145 | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 66 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49090 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 395 | 6.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,886 | 33.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,306 | 40.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,109 | 19.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49090 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 428 | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 278 | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 559 | 12.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 603 | 13.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 791 | 18.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 935 | 21.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 521 | 11.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 247 | 5.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49090 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,595 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $637 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $883 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.38 |
Households (49090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,696 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,021 | 53.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 774 | 13.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 798 | 14.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,458 | 25.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,363 | 23.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,550 | 44.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.37 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49090 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,400 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,141 | 21.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,370 | 62.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 213 | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 575 | 10.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,099 | 20.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49090 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,439 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 231 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 132 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,212 | 49.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 461 | 18.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 403 | 16.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,000 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 644 | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,558 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,958 | 14.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 64 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 566 | 28.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,328 | 67.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49090 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,624 | 84.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,872 | 13.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 642 | 34.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,196 | 63.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 510 | 27.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 34 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,499 | 91.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 60 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,215 | 2025.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,215 | 2025.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,215 | 2025.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 155 | 258.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 68 | 113.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 11 | 18.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 815 | 1358.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 2 | 3.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49090 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,760 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,092 | 86.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,668 | 13.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,190 | 9.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 309 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 165 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49090 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,696 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,302 | 93.1% | 89.4% |
South Haven, MI49090