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Berrien County
Berrien Springs, MI
49103
49103 ZIP Code — Berrien Springs, MI
Berrien County, Michigan
ZIP code 49103 is located in
Berrien Springs ,
Michigan ,
within Berrien County .
It covers approximately 44.83 square miles and serves a population of
11,136 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 269 .
About ZIP code 49103
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $206,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $59,797. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 30% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 49103 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
11,136
Population density
248 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
021
Geography
Land area
44.83 sq mi
Water area
1.95 sq mi
Latitude
41.9430
Longitude
-86.3701
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
269
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.3%
47.1%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
30.9%
30.0%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
17.3%
18.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.5%
4.7%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$59,797
Median household income
$206,100
Median home value
47.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,114 19.0% 18 and over 9,022 81.0% 65 and over 1,811 16.3% Median age 37.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
10%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 7,553 62% Two or more races 1,451 11.9% Black or African American 1,218 10% Hispanic or Latino 1,050 8.6% Asian 615 5% Other race 273 2.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 23 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.3%
47.1%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
30.9%
30.0%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
17.3%
18.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.5%
4.7%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.5% $10k–$15k 7.2% $15k–$25k 9.5% $25k–$35k 4.3% $35k–$50k 12.7% $50k–$75k 18.6% $75k–$100k 15.4% $100k–$150k 13.7% $150k–$200k 7.7% $200k+ 5.4% Median income $59,797
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $206,100 Median rent / month $853 Owner occupied 62.6% Renter occupied 37.4% Vacant 13.5% Single-family detached 66.0% Large apartment buildings 4.3% Mobile homes 4.0% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.58
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.2% 2000–2009 5.4% 1990–1999 12.1% 1980–1989 6.6% 1970–1979 31.4% 1960–1969 11.5% 1950–1959 11.2% 1940–1949 6.5% 1939 or earlier 13.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.8% 1 bedroom 10.4% 2 bedrooms 23.3% 3 bedrooms 39.7% 4 bedrooms 17.2% 5+ bedrooms 5.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.3% 1 vehicle 35.3% 2 vehicles 40.0% 3 or more 17.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 52.1% Electricity 32.4% Propane / LP gas 5.7% Fuel oil 3.9% Wood 3.7% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,417 57.9% Cohabiting couple 106 2.5% Male householder, no spouse 793 19.0% Female householder, no spouse 861 20.6% Households with children under 18 1,042 24.9% Households with seniors (65+) 1,285 30.8% Average household size 2.49
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.5% 32.9% Married 54.6% 50.3% Separated 0.0% 0.9% Widowed 1.0% 6.1% Divorced 6.8% 9.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.9%
Graduate / professional
22.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.0% Bachelor's or higher 47.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 117 3.4% Kindergarten 19 0.5% Elementary school 822 23.6% High school 668 19.2% College / grad school 1,858 53.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
42.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Professional & management
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Public administration
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 45.6% Service 14.3% Sales & office 20.5% Natural resources & construction 7.0% Production & transportation 12.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.3% Government 12.4% Self-employed 6.2% Unpaid family workers 0.1%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 66.5% Carpool 10.9% Public transit 0.2% Walk 8.1% Work from home 12.6% Other means 1.6% Avg commute (minutes) 22.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.4%
Female-led households
19.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.2% Retirement income 26.0% Supplemental Security 6.9% Cash public assistance 2.4% Food stamps / SNAP 9.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.9% High blood pressure 33.4% High cholesterol 32.9% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 6.5% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 10.9% Arthritis 26.5% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.2% Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.5% Binge drinking 17.7% No physical activity 20.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.2% Depression 19.9% Fair or poor health 15.2% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 10.8% No health insurance 10.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.0% Visited dentist 65.5% Cholesterol screening 90.7% Teeth loss 12.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 353 3.9%
Disability % Any disability 10.7% Under 18 4.8% 18–64 years 9.0% 65 and over 24.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.0% Public insurance 34.6% No insurance 8.3% Uninsured under 19 7.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 10,464 94.0% Spanish 652 6.2% Other Indo-European 252 2.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 115 1.1% Other languages 252 2.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 9,139 82.1% Born in same state 8,926 80.2% Born in different state 4,606 41.4% Foreign born 213 1.9% Naturalized citizen 1,997 17.9% Not a US citizen 1,068 53.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,185 10.6% Italian 919 8.3% English 541 4.9% Arab 399 3.6% Polish 187 1.7%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 144 1.3% Irish 76 0.7% Norwegian 16 0.1% German 4 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.5% Internet access 95.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49103
What city is ZIP code 49103 in?
ZIP code 49103 is primarily assigned to Berrien Springs, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49103 in?
ZIP code 49103 falls within Berrien County, Michigan.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49103?
18% of residents in ZIP code 49103 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 49103?
47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 49103?
ZIP code 49103 has an estimated population of 11,136 residents, with a density of 248 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49103?
The median home value in ZIP code 49103 is $206,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 49103 in?
ZIP code 49103 observes the EST timezone.
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