49107 ZIP Code — Buchanan, MI

Berrien County, Michigan

ZIP code 49107 is located in Buchanan, Michigan, within Berrien County. It covers approximately 66.28 square miles and serves a population of 10,534 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49107

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 $167,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,626. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49107 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,534

population

66.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49107 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49107

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49107. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buchanan	Acceptable
Buchanan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49113 Galien (5.2 mi) 49103 Berrien Springs (7.4 mi) 49101 Baroda (7.9 mi) 49104 Berrien Springs (8.9 mi) 49120 Niles (8.9 mi) 49125 Sawyer (9 mi) 46628 South Bend (9.8 mi) 49128 Three Oaks (9.9 mi) 49106 Bridgman (10 mi) 46552 New Carlisle (10.6 mi) 46637 South Bend (12.2 mi) 49127 Stevensville (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	10,534
Population density	159 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	66.28 sq mi
Water area	1.59 sq mi
Latitude	41.8435
Longitude	-86.4242
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	47.0%	47.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	30.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	18.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	4.7%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

10,534

Population

159

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$62,626

Median household income

$31,593

Per capita income

$167,200

Median home value

$832

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

4,251

Housing units

18.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

185

Under 5

212

254

5–9

292

366

10–14

420

240

15–19

275

373

20–24

429

480

25–34

552

547

35–44

629

721

45–54

828

262

55–59

301

434

60–64

499

552

65–74

634

325

75–84

374

163

85+

187

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,037	19.3%
18 and over	8,497	80.7%
65 and over	2,235	21.2%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%

Two or more races 6.6%

Black or African American 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	9,240	86%
Two or more races	706	6.6%
Black or African American	398	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	208	1.9%
Other race	118	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	41	0.4%
Asian	31	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.0%	47.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	30.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	18.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	4.7%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 26.7%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	26.7%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$62,626

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 25.8%

$150k–$200k 20.0%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,200
Median rent / month	$832
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	16.6%
Single-family detached	76.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	16.6%
1950–1959	13.9%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	19.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	9.8%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.1%
Electricity	29.2%
Propane / LP gas	17.1%
Fuel oil	4.8%
Wood	2.9%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,134	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	317	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	881	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	961	22.4%
Households with children under 18	1,168	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,685	39.2%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	26.1%
Married	54.3%	50.4%
Separated	1.2%	1.1%
Widowed	5.9%	10.0%
Divorced	12.8%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 33.5%

Some college, no degree 28.7%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	115	5.5%
Kindergarten	131	6.3%
Elementary school	994	47.6%
High school	493	23.6%
College / grad school	354	17.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.5%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Retail trade 15.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Professional & management 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Construction 6.8%

Other services 6.4%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Public administration 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.4%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.4%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 7.3%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 18.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	677	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	26.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.4%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,137	96.2%
Spanish	63	0.6%
Other Indo-European	54	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,334	98.1%
Born in same state	10,209	96.9%
Born in different state	6,169	58.6%
Foreign born	125	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	200	1.9%
Not a US citizen	157	78.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,609	15.3%
French	1,292	12.3%
Arab	603	5.7%
English	505	4.8%
Polish	140	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	90	0.9%
Dutch	55	0.5%
German	21	0.2%
Norwegian	16	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49107

What city is ZIP code 49107 in?

ZIP code 49107 is primarily assigned to Buchanan, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49107 in?

ZIP code 49107 falls within Berrien County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49107 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 49107 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49107?

The median home value in ZIP code 49107 is $167,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 49107?

ZIP code 49107 has an estimated population of 10,534 residents, with a density of 159 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 49107?

The median household income in ZIP code 49107 is $62,626, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49107 in?

ZIP code 49107 observes the EST timezone.