49030 ZIP Code — Burr Oak, MI

Saint Joseph County, Michigan

ZIP code 49030 is located in Burr Oak, Michigan, within Saint Joseph County. It covers approximately 49.35 square miles and serves a population of 2,486 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49030

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 $118,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,167.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 49030 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

2,486

population

49.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49030 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49030

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49030. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burr Oak	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49091 Sturgis (5.5 mi) 49032 Centreville (8.5 mi) 49028 Bronson (9 mi) 49040 Colon (9.2 mi) 46746 Howe (10 mi) 49089 Sherwood (12.3 mi) 49066 Leonidas (12.6 mi) 46776 Orland (12.9 mi) 49072 Mendon (13.3 mi) 46761 Lagrange (14.9 mi) 49036 Coldwater (15.3 mi) 46565 Shipshewana (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,486
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	49.35 sq mi
Water area	0.93 sq mi
Latitude	41.8487
Longitude	-85.3299
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	269

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.6%	46.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	45.2%	35.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	15.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.2%	2.2%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,486

Population

People per sq mi

35.1

Median age

$66,167

Median household income

$24,461

Per capita income

$118,800

Median home value

$885

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

785

Housing units

5.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

123

Under 5

105

107

5–9

137

10–14

117

104

15–19

20–24

141

25–34

120

199

35–44

169

135

45–54

114

55–59

106

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	771	31.0%
18 and over	1,715	69.0%
65 and over	252	10.1%
Median age	35.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.8%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Other race 0.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,308	88.8%
Two or more races	136	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	112	4.3%
Other race	22	0.8%
Black or African American	19	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.6%	46.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	45.2%	35.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	15.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.2%	2.2%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 18.4%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	18.4%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	19.1%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$66,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.4%

$50k–$100k 25.3%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 10.1%

$300k–$500k 9.8%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,800
Median rent / month	$885
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	6.9%
Single-family detached	85.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.6%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	2.5%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	29.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	46.4%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	30.5%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.2%
Electricity	2.5%
Propane / LP gas	52.1%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	5.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	461	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	79	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	105	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	201	23.8%
Households with children under 18	266	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	189	22.3%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.8%	21.1%
Married	52.0%	54.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	1.6%	7.7%
Divorced	12.5%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 47.8%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 3.4%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.8%
Bachelor's or higher	5.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	4.0%
Kindergarten	35	5.4%
Elementary school	394	61.3%
High school	106	16.5%
College / grad school	82	12.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 49.2%

Education & healthcare 12.0%

Retail trade 8.2%

Construction 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Professional & management 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Other services 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Public administration 0.6%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.6%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	40.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.1%
Government	2.7%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.0%
Carpool	16.3%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 13.2%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 14.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.2%
Retirement income	17.7%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	40.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.4%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	15.8%
Uninsured under 19	9.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,258	90.8%
Spanish	113	5.0%
Other Indo-European	26	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	87	3.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,429	97.7%
Born in same state	2,427	97.6%
Born in different state	1,762	70.9%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	57	2.3%
Not a US citizen	25	43.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	271	10.9%
Italian	266	10.7%
French	186	7.5%
English	80	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	14	0.6%
German	4	0.2%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.0%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49030

What city is ZIP code 49030 in?

ZIP code 49030 is primarily assigned to Burr Oak, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49030 in?

ZIP code 49030 falls within Saint Joseph County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49030 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 49030 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49030?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 49030 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 49030 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49030?

The median home value in ZIP code 49030 is $118,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 49030 in?

ZIP code 49030 observes the EST timezone.