49031 ZIP Code — Cassopolis, MI

Cass County, Michigan

ZIP code 49031 is located in Cassopolis, Michigan, within Cass County. It covers approximately 113.17 square miles and serves a population of 8,316 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49031

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 $196,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,500. 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49031 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,316

population

113.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49031 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49031

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49031. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cassopolis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49112 Edwardsburg (5.8 mi) 49095 Vandalia (6 mi) 49047 Dowagiac (8.5 mi) 49061 Jones (9 mi) 49130 Union (10.6 mi) 46514 Elkhart (12.7 mi) 49045 Decatur (13.3 mi) 46530 Granger (13.3 mi) 49067 Marcellus (13.4 mi) 49120 Niles (13.9 mi) 46507 Bristol (16 mi) 46545 Mishawaka (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,316
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	113.17 sq mi
Water area	4.89 sq mi
Latitude	41.9005
Longitude	-85.9929
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	45.0%	44.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	31.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	19.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.7%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

8,316

Population

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$67,500

Median household income

$36,531

Per capita income

$196,500

Median home value

$796

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

3,486

Housing units

25.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

193

Under 5

192

200

5–9

199

270

10–14

267

237

15–19

234

169

20–24

168

440

25–34

436

395

35–44

392

577

45–54

572

268

55–59

265

381

60–64

377

671

65–74

665

290

75–84

287

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,614	19.4%
18 and over	6,702	80.6%
65 and over	2,084	25.1%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.2%

Black or African American 11.2%

Two or more races 7.1%

Hispanic or Latino 6%

Other race 3.2%

Asian 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	6,212	70.2%
Black or African American	994	11.2%
Two or more races	627	7.1%
Hispanic or Latino	532	6%
Other race	287	3.2%
Asian	153	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	43	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.0%	44.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	31.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	19.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.7%	5.7%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$67,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 19.6%

$300k–$500k 11.9%

$500k–$1M 15.8%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$196,500
Median rent / month	$796
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	21.4%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	9.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	16.5%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	18.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	48.0%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.5%
Electricity	12.2%
Propane / LP gas	32.3%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	8.6%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,946	58.0%
Cohabiting couple	233	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	598	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	577	17.2%
Households with children under 18	950	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,391	41.5%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	23.7%
Married	58.9%	56.1%
Separated	0.9%	1.1%
Widowed	3.8%	7.3%
Divorced	11.4%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 36.1%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	25.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	3.3%
Kindergarten	100	6.7%
Elementary school	650	43.3%
High school	447	29.8%
College / grad school	255	17.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.4%

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Construction 11.4%

Retail trade 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Professional & management 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Other services 3.7%

Public administration 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.4%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	26.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.3%
Government	8.5%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 15.4%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 40.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	29.1%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	494	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	26.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.3%
Public insurance	48.8%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,931	95.4%
Spanish	83	1.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.1%
Other languages	78	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,988	96.1%
Born in same state	7,948	95.6%
Born in different state	3,780	45.5%
Foreign born	40	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	328	3.9%
Not a US citizen	197	60.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	653	7.9%
Italian	632	7.6%
Arab	373	4.5%
English	316	3.8%
Dutch	131	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	115	1.4%
Irish	55	0.7%
Norwegian	21	0.3%
German	14	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49031

What city is ZIP code 49031 in?

ZIP code 49031 is primarily assigned to Cassopolis, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49031 in?

ZIP code 49031 falls within Cass County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49031 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 49031 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49031 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 49031 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 49031?

ZIP code 49031 has an estimated population of 8,316 residents, with a density of 73 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49031?

The median home value in ZIP code 49031 is $196,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 49031 in?

ZIP code 49031 observes the EST timezone.