49042 ZIP Code — Constantine, MI

Saint Joseph County, Michigan

ZIP code 49042 is located in Constantine, Michigan, within Saint Joseph County. It covers approximately 57.12 square miles and serves a population of 4,747 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49042

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 $153,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,081. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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 49042 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,747

population

57.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49042 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49042

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49042. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Constantine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49099 White Pigeon (3.9 mi) 49061 Jones (8.1 mi) 49093 Three Rivers (8.7 mi) 49130 Union (10.8 mi) 49032 Centreville (10.9 mi) 49095 Vandalia (11.3 mi) 49091 Sturgis (11.9 mi) 46540 Middlebury (12.2 mi) 46507 Bristol (12.4 mi) 46565 Shipshewana (13 mi) 49067 Marcellus (14.3 mi) 49072 Mendon (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,747
Population density	83 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	57.12 sq mi
Water area	1.38 sq mi
Latitude	41.8522
Longitude	-85.6677
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	41.7%	46.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	35.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	15.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.2%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,747

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$70,081

Median household income

$31,479

Per capita income

$153,800

Median home value

$745

Median monthly rent

76.2%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,603

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

107

Under 5

183

5–9

163

162

10–14

144

129

15–19

116

20–24

340

25–34

304

236

35–44

211

366

45–54

326

239

55–59

214

186

60–64

167

256

65–74

229

186

75–84

166

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	998	21.0%
18 and over	3,749	79.0%
65 and over	899	18.9%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%

Two or more races 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Asian 1.3%

Black or African American 1.1%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,319	87.3%
Two or more races	294	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	199	4%
Asian	62	1.3%
Black or African American	54	1.1%
Other race	18	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	46.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	35.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	15.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.2%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$70,081

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 24.3%

$200k–$300k 18.6%

$300k–$500k 6.8%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,800
Median rent / month	$745
Owner occupied	76.2%
Renter occupied	23.8%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	72.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	14.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	26.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	43.9%
4 bedrooms	17.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	27.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.7%
Electricity	11.6%
Propane / LP gas	25.6%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	8.0%
No fuel used	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	911	48.8%
Cohabiting couple	139	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	411	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	406	21.7%
Households with children under 18	523	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	670	35.9%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.4%	22.8%
Married	55.5%	51.2%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	1.2%	14.8%
Divorced	13.9%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 44.2%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	3.3%
Kindergarten	43	4.3%
Elementary school	550	54.4%
High school	230	22.7%
College / grad school	155	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 45.5%

Education & healthcare 10.6%

Retail trade 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Construction 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Professional & management 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Other services 3.2%

Public administration 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.3%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	32.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.2%
Government	5.7%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	17.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 21.0%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 39.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.9%
Retirement income	19.3%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	193	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.1%
Public insurance	41.5%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,544	95.7%
Spanish	102	2.2%
Other Indo-European	67	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	0.5%
Other languages	6	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,524	95.3%
Born in same state	4,489	94.6%
Born in different state	2,824	59.5%
Foreign born	35	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	223	4.7%
Not a US citizen	76	34.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	569	12%
French	561	11.8%
Arab	237	5%
English	218	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	32	0.7%
Irish	22	0.5%
German	17	0.4%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49042

What city is ZIP code 49042 in?

ZIP code 49042 is primarily assigned to Constantine, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49042 in?

ZIP code 49042 falls within Saint Joseph County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49042 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 49042 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49042?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49042?

The median home value in ZIP code 49042 is $153,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 49042?

ZIP code 49042 has an estimated population of 4,747 residents, with a density of 83 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49042 in?

ZIP code 49042 observes the EST timezone.