49026 ZIP Code — Bloomingdale, MI

Van Buren County, Michigan

ZIP code 49026 is located in Bloomingdale, Michigan, within Van Buren County. It covers approximately 29.19 square miles and serves a population of 1,666 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49026

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,030. 37% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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 49026 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,666

population

29.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49026 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49026

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49026. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bloomingdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49056 Grand Junction (4.8 mi) 49055 Gobles (6.2 mi) 49013 Bangor (7.1 mi) 49450 Pullman (8.7 mi) 49079 Paw Paw (10.8 mi) 49010 Allegan (11.9 mi) 49064 Lawrence (12.2 mi) 49090 South Haven (12.8 mi) 49071 Mattawan (13.9 mi) 49078 Otsego (14.4 mi) 49408 Fennville (15.5 mi) 49009 Kalamazoo (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,666
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	159

Geography
Land area	29.19 sq mi
Water area	0.88 sq mi
Latitude	42.3785
Longitude	-85.9755
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	50.8%	43.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	33.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	19.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.2%	3.7%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,666

Population

People per sq mi

49.4

Median age

$63,030

Median household income

$31,467

Per capita income

$152,100

Median home value

$879

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

956

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

123

45–54

128

55–59

60–64

119

65–74

123

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	302	18.1%
18 and over	1,364	81.9%
65 and over	378	22.7%
Median age	49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.6%

Two or more races 4.9%

Black or African American 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Other race 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,483	86.6%
Two or more races	84	4.9%
Black or African American	72	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	46	2.7%
Other race	27	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	43.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	33.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	19.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.2%	3.7%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 18.3%

$25k–$35k 1.8%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 25.1%

$75k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	18.3%
$25k–$35k	1.8%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	25.1%
$75k–$100k	20.2%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$63,030

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 21.5%

$200k–$300k 12.7%

$300k–$500k 12.0%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,100
Median rent / month	$879
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	32.7%
Single-family detached	79.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	16.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	12.4%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	32.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	56.7%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	25.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.1%
Electricity	6.1%
Propane / LP gas	48.7%
Fuel oil	4.9%
Wood	11.7%
No fuel used	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	353	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	43	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	175	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	150	20.8%
Households with children under 18	162	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	241	33.4%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	26.2%
Married	52.3%	49.4%
Separated	0.4%	0.4%
Widowed	9.0%	13.6%
Divorced	13.4%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 44.2%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	24	10.2%
Elementary school	85	36.0%
High school	65	27.5%
College / grad school	62	26.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Construction 15.0%

Professional & management 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Retail trade 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Other services 3.8%

Information 2.3%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.5%
Carpool	16.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 20.7%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 27.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.2%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	22.2%
65 and over	17.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.3%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,576	94.6%
Spanish	27	1.7%
Other Indo-European	27	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,651	99.1%
Born in same state	1,651	99.1%
Born in different state	1,281	76.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	0.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	260	15.6%
Italian	235	14.1%
French	232	13.9%
Arab	45	2.7%
German	16	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	14	0.8%
Polish	11	0.7%
Irish	4	0.2%
Norwegian	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49026

What city is ZIP code 49026 in?

ZIP code 49026 is primarily assigned to Bloomingdale, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49026 in?

ZIP code 49026 falls within Van Buren County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49026 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 49026 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49026 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 49026 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49026?

The median home value in ZIP code 49026 is $152,100.

Does ZIP code 49026 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 49026 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49026 in?

ZIP code 49026 observes the EST timezone.