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Berrien County
Bridgman, MI
49106
49106 ZIP Code — Bridgman, MI
Berrien County, Michigan
ZIP code 49106 is located in
Bridgman ,
Michigan ,
within Berrien County .
It covers approximately 14.69 square miles and serves a population of
5,135 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 269 .
About ZIP code 49106
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $238,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $75,517. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 42% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 49106 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
5,135
Population density
350 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
021
Geography
Land area
14.69 sq mi
Water area
2.65 sq mi
Latitude
41.9393
Longitude
-86.5689
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
269
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.6%
47.1%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
26.5%
30.0%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
29.9%
18.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
4.0%
4.7%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$75,517
Median household income
$238,000
Median home value
$1,051
Median monthly rent
29.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,105 21.5% 18 and over 4,030 78.5% 65 and over 1,220 23.8% Median age 44.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.1%
Group Count % White 4,726 90.4% Two or more races 197 3.8% Hispanic or Latino 90 1.7% Other race 86 1.6% Asian 71 1.4% Black or African American 55 1.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.6%
47.1%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
26.5%
30.0%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
29.9%
18.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
4.0%
4.7%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.7% $10k–$15k 0.4% $15k–$25k 8.8% $25k–$35k 11.0% $35k–$50k 14.4% $50k–$75k 13.3% $75k–$100k 12.0% $100k–$150k 26.0% $150k–$200k 6.1% $200k+ 6.2% Median income $75,517
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $238,000 Median rent / month $1,051 Owner occupied 75.8% Renter occupied 24.2% Vacant 18.9% Single-family detached 76.0% Large apartment buildings 1.3% Mobile homes 7.0% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.50
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 3.7% 2000–2009 9.1% 1990–1999 17.0% 1980–1989 12.9% 1970–1979 10.2% 1960–1969 20.9% 1950–1959 12.1% 1940–1949 2.8% 1939 or earlier 11.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.5% 1 bedroom 3.7% 2 bedrooms 17.3% 3 bedrooms 53.0% 4 bedrooms 20.1% 5+ bedrooms 5.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.3% 1 vehicle 31.1% 2 vehicles 39.6% 3 or more 25.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 64.5% Electricity 25.8% Propane / LP gas 8.1% No fuel used 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,125 55.9% Cohabiting couple 143 7.1% Male householder, no spouse 312 15.5% Female householder, no spouse 432 21.5% Households with children under 18 569 28.3% Households with seniors (65+) 793 39.4% Average household size 2.50
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.5% 22.0% Married 59.5% 54.3% Separated 0.4% 0.8% Widowed 4.1% 6.9% Divorced 11.4% 16.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Graduate / professional
11.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.7% Bachelor's or higher 29.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 180 18.2% Kindergarten 20 2.0% Elementary school 417 42.1% High school 284 28.7% College / grad school 89 9.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.6%
Transportation & utilities
11.4%
Professional & management
9.8%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Public administration
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 40.2% Service 12.3% Sales & office 21.8% Natural resources & construction 12.9% Production & transportation 12.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.1% Government 12.1% Self-employed 10.6% Unpaid family workers 0.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.0% Carpool 12.9% Public transit 0.5% Walk 1.0% Work from home 5.0% Other means 1.6% Avg commute (minutes) 25.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.8%
Female-led households
15.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.4% Retirement income 28.4% Supplemental Security 3.7% Cash public assistance 2.7% Food stamps / SNAP 8.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.1% High blood pressure 35.5% High cholesterol 36.7% Diabetes 11.0% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 30.8% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.0% Cancer 8.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.4% Binge drinking 17.8% No physical activity 19.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.0% Depression 20.7% Fair or poor health 14.1% Poor mental health 14.8% Poor physical health 11.0% No health insurance 8.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.7% Visited dentist 70.1% Cholesterol screening 92.8% Teeth loss 11.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 334 8.3%
Disability % Any disability 16.6% Under 18 3.3% 18–64 years 12.6% 65 and over 39.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 71.6% Public insurance 40.5% No insurance 5.8% Uninsured under 19 6.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,827 94.0% Spanish 20 0.4% Other Indo-European 6 0.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 9 0.2% Other languages 5 0.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,891 95.2% Born in same state 4,864 94.7% Born in different state 3,177 61.9% Foreign born 27 0.5% Naturalized citizen 244 4.8% Not a US citizen 221 90.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 519 10.1% French 479 9.3% Arab 202 3.9% German 93 1.8% Irish 73 1.4%
Ancestry Count % English 35 0.7% Polish 32 0.6% Norwegian 19 0.4% Dutch 10 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.2% Internet access 96.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49106
What city is ZIP code 49106 in?
ZIP code 49106 is primarily assigned to Bridgman, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49106 in?
ZIP code 49106 falls within Berrien County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49106 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 49106 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 49106?
ZIP code 49106 has an estimated population of 5,135 residents, with a density of 350 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49106?
The median home value in ZIP code 49106 is $238,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49106?
The median household income in ZIP code 49106 is $75,517, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49106 in?
ZIP code 49106 observes the EST timezone.
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