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Berrien County
Berrien Center, MI
49102
49102 ZIP Code — Berrien Center, MI
Berrien County, Michigan
ZIP code 49102 is located in
Berrien Center ,
Michigan ,
within Berrien County .
It covers approximately 14.99 square miles and serves a population of
1,530 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 269 .
About ZIP code 49102
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $215,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $53,750. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.
Overall, ZIP code 49102 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,530
Population density
102 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
021
Geography
Land area
14.99 sq mi
Water area
0.64 sq mi
Latitude
41.9529
Longitude
-86.2722
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
269
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.1%
47.1%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
20.9%
30.0%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
30.1%
18.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.7%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$53,750
Median household income
$215,200
Median home value
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 265 17.3% 18 and over 1,265 82.7% 65 and over 427 27.9% Median age 53.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.1%
Group Count % White 1,371 84.6% Hispanic or Latino 90 5.6% Other race 90 5.6% Two or more races 35 2.2% Black or African American 34 2.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.1%
47.1%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
20.9%
30.0%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
30.1%
18.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.7%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.0% $15k–$25k 15.6% $25k–$35k 19.7% $35k–$50k 6.1% $50k–$75k 7.1% $75k–$100k 12.1% $100k–$150k 15.9% $150k–$200k 11.3% $200k+ 4.3% Median income $53,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $215,200 Median rent / month $971 Owner occupied 87.1% Renter occupied 12.9% Vacant 9.4% Single-family detached 94.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 3.2% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.30
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 17.2% 1990–1999 5.2% 1980–1989 11.3% 1970–1979 20.1% 1960–1969 1.6% 1950–1959 17.3% 1940–1949 7.2% 1939 or earlier 20.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 13.0% 2 bedrooms 11.8% 3 bedrooms 62.8% 4 bedrooms 7.5% 5+ bedrooms 4.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 14.4% 1 vehicle 34.4% 2 vehicles 32.9% 3 or more 18.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 26.7% Electricity 17.3% Propane / LP gas 32.6% Fuel oil 20.0% No fuel used 2.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 417 61.8% Cohabiting couple 25 3.7% Male householder, no spouse 35 5.2% Female householder, no spouse 198 29.3% Households with children under 18 156 23.1% Households with seniors (65+) 305 45.2% Average household size 2.25
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 21.2% 17.9% Married 74.9% 57.6% Separated 0.0% 1.9% Widowed 1.6% 16.9% Divorced 2.3% 5.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
31.6%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.6% Bachelor's or higher 23.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 122 41.8% High school 79 27.1% College / grad school 91 31.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.5%
Transportation & utilities
9.4%
Public administration
3.7%
Professional & management
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Finance & real estate
0.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.7% Service 21.9% Sales & office 13.5% Natural resources & construction 13.9% Production & transportation 19.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.1% Government 12.3% Self-employed 6.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.1% Carpool 6.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 16.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
70.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.3% Retirement income 17.3% Supplemental Security 2.1% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 5.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.8% High blood pressure 39.1% High cholesterol 39.4% Diabetes 13.4% Heart disease 9.3% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 33.1% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 9.4% Cancer 8.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.4% Binge drinking 16.2% No physical activity 22.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.9% Depression 20.2% Fair or poor health 17.5% Poor mental health 15.1% Poor physical health 12.6% No health insurance 10.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.9% Visited dentist 65.3% Cholesterol screening 92.3% Teeth loss 14.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 65 5.1%
Disability % Any disability 22.3% Under 18 9.7% 18–64 years 10.0% 65 and over 53.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.9% Public insurance 43.6% No insurance 8.0% Uninsured under 19 9.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,461 95.5% Spanish 18 1.2% Other Indo-European 18 1.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,473 96.3% Born in same state 1,455 95.1% Born in different state 1,084 70.8% Foreign born 18 1.2% Naturalized citizen 57 3.7% Not a US citizen 49 86.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 230 15% Italian 207 13.5% Polish 24 1.6%
Ancestry Count % Arab 18 1.2% Irish 11 0.7% English 9 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.1% Internet access 80.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49102
What city is ZIP code 49102 in?
ZIP code 49102 is primarily assigned to Berrien Center, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49102 in?
ZIP code 49102 falls within Berrien County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49102 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 49102 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 49102 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 49102 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 49102 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 49102 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 49102?
ZIP code 49102 has an estimated population of 1,530 residents, with a density of 102 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 49102 in?
ZIP code 49102 observes the EST timezone.
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