49091 ZIP Code
Sturgis, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49091 |
| City/Town: | Sturgis |
| County: | St. Joseph |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,831 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,606 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,617 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,928 |
| Median Home Value: | $153,900 |
| Land Area: | 87.3 sq miles
226.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.3 sq miles
11.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.8283, -85.4479 |
Population Information (49091 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,831 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,788 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,043 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,338 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,482 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,370 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,510 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,096 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,361 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,528 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,984 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,358 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,354 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,113 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,015 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 322 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49091 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $153,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $796 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,928 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,728 | 86.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,200 | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,417 | 70.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,311 | 29.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49091 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,035 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 937 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 803 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,554 | 34.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,813 | 21.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,486 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,452 | 11.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 990 | 7.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49091 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,606 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,840 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,512 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,617 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49091 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,525 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,944 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 581 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,764 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,914 | 88.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 654 | 7.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 372 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49091 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,950 | 85.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 228 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 54 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 535 | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,052 | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,780 | 9.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,383 | 17.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,228 | 16.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 67 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 5 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 83 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49091 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 341 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 347 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 749 | 9.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 790 | 10.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 859 | 11.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,722 | 22.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 928 | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,489 | 19.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 307 | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 196 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49091 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,250 | 69.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,624 | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 118 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 243 | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 455 | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49091 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 162 | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 452 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,435 | 38.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 63 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 873 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 386 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 28 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 295 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 418 | 4.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,582 | 17.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 547 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 437 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 266 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49091 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.6% | 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 (49091 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,996 | 90.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,814 | 64.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,618 | 43.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,741 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49091 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,685 | 73.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,054 | 39.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,958 | 25.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 593 | 7.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 213 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,074 | 13.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49091 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,809 | 76.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 54 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 275 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 303 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 564 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 223 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 321 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 365 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49091 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 59 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 225 | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 446 | 5.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 955 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 993 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,555 | 17.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 750 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,335 | 15.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 561 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,049 | 23.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49091 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 49 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 982 | 11.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,294 | 25.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,580 | 40.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,438 | 16.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 585 | 6.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49091 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,550 | 71.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 920 | 11.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 859 | 11.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 58 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 140 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 100 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 94 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49091 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 650 | 8.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,567 | 33.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,894 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,617 | 20.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49091 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 294 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,216 | 22.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,105 | 20.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 943 | 17.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,072 | 19.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 586 | 10.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 181 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 20 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49091 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,174 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $489 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $796 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.38 |
Households (49091 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,728 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,721 | 48.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,339 | 17.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,274 | 16.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,099 | 27.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,337 | 30.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,422 | 31.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.55 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49091 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,720 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,467 | 32.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,066 | 52.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 228 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 903 | 11.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,267 | 29.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49091 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,819 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 310 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 242 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,341 | 48.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,290 | 26.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 636 | 13.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49091 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,764 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,103 | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,737 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,328 | 16.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 249 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,736 | 52.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,343 | 40.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49091 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,465 | 88.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,132 | 10.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,154 | 54.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 978 | 45.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 559 | 26.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49091 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,557 | 93.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 210 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,274 | 606.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,274 | 606.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,274 | 606.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 29 | 13.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 9 | 4.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,184 | 563.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 4.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49091 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,493 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,192 | 82.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,301 | 17.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,562 | 13.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 666 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 33 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 40 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49091 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,728 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,775 | 87.7% | 89.4% |
Sturgis, MI49091