49027 ZIP Code — Breedsville, MI

Van Buren County, Michigan

ZIP code 49027 is located in Breedsville, Michigan, within Van Buren County. It covers approximately 0.48 square miles and serves a population of 284 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49027

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $181,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,875.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 2% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49027 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

284
population
0.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49027 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49027

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City Status
Breedsville Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 284
Population density 592 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 159
Geography
Land area 0.48 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 42.3321
Longitude -86.0893
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 269
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.7% 43.8% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 37.1% 33.0% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 6.2% 19.4% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.7% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

284
Population
592
People per sq mi
33.5
Median age
$86,875
Median household income
$22,609
Per capita income
$181,700
Median home value
$890
Median monthly rent
81.2%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
68
Housing units
2.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
3
Under 5
2
3
5–9
3
24
10–14
18
48
15–19
36
1
20–24
0
9
25–34
7
26
35–44
19
23
45–54
17
5
55–59
4
7
60–64
6
10
65–74
8
1
75–84
0
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1813748.2%
18 and over14751.8%
65 and over238.1%
Median age33.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%
Two or more races 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Other race 0.4%
GroupCount%
White28198.6%
Two or more races20.7%
Hispanic or Latino10.4%
Other race10.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.7% 43.8% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 37.1% 33.0% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 6.2% 19.4% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.7% 5.7%
Under $10k 2.9%
$10k–$15k 4.3%
$25k–$35k 10.1%
$35k–$50k 23.2%
$50k–$75k 2.9%
$75k–$100k 10.1%
$100k–$150k 46.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.9%
$10k–$15k4.3%
$25k–$35k10.1%
$35k–$50k23.2%
$50k–$75k2.9%
$75k–$100k10.1%
$100k–$150k46.4%
Median income$86,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%
$50k–$100k 23.2%
$100k–$150k 1.8%
$150k–$200k 48.2%
$200k–$300k 12.5%
$300k–$500k 1.8%
$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$181,700
Median rent / month$890
Owner occupied81.2%
Renter occupied18.8%
Vacant14.8%
Single-family detached84.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes16.0%
Median rooms7.0
Avg household size (owned)4.46

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20099.9%
1990–199912.3%
1980–19890.0%
1970–19793.7%
1960–19699.9%
1950–195932.1%
1940–19494.9%
1939 or earlier27.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.2%
2 bedrooms28.4%
3 bedrooms25.9%
4 bedrooms37.0%
5+ bedrooms7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle11.6%
1 vehicle11.6%
2 vehicles26.1%
3 or more50.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas79.7%
Electricity10.1%
Propane / LP gas10.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family3753.6%
Cohabiting couple1420.3%
Male householder, no spouse1318.8%
Female householder, no spouse57.2%
Households with children under 183449.3%
Households with seniors (65+)1724.6%
Average household size4.12

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married65.2%6.6%
Married23.9%76.3%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed2.6%1.3%
Divorced8.4%15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%
Some HS, no diploma 1.4%
HS graduate 77.4%
Some college, no degree 10.3%
Associate's degree 1.4%
Bachelor's degree 2.1%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.1%
Bachelor's or higher2.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool10.8%
Kindergarten43.0%
Elementary school4332.3%
High school8463.2%
College / grad school10.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 52.8%
Construction 25.9%
Agriculture & mining 8.3%
Manufacturing 5.6%
Transportation & utilities 3.7%
Retail trade 2.8%
Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts43.5%
Service7.4%
Sales & office4.6%
Natural resources & construction36.1%
Production & transportation8.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector29.6%
Government70.4%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone98.1%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)18.9

Poverty

All people 8.8%
Under 18 years 6.6%
18 and over 10.9%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 62.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.0%
Retirement income20.3%
Supplemental Security10.1%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP10.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.2%
High blood pressure32.3%
High cholesterol32.8%
Diabetes12.0%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma12.0%
Arthritis28.1%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease8.6%
Cancer5.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.0%
Binge drinking18.7%
No physical activity24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.5%
Depression23.3%
Fair or poor health18.6%
Poor mental health18.2%
Poor physical health12.9%
No health insurance13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.0%
Visited dentist62.2%
Cholesterol screening88.9%
Teeth loss17.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans117.5%
Disability%
Any disability7.7%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years12.1%
65 and over30.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance78.2%
Public insurance21.1%
No insurance5.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only27998.2%
Spanish134.7%
Other Indo-European134.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)27095.1%
Born in same state27095.1%
Born in different state24485.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen144.9%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French155.3%
English103.5%
AncestryCount%
Arab31.1%
Italian10.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access24.3%
Internet access91.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49027

What city is ZIP code 49027 in?

ZIP code 49027 is primarily assigned to Breedsville, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49027 in?

ZIP code 49027 falls within Van Buren County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49027 family-oriented?

48% of residents in ZIP code 49027 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49027?

2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 49027 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 49027 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49027?

The median home value in ZIP code 49027 is $181,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 49027 in?

ZIP code 49027 observes the EST timezone.

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