49043 ZIP Code — Covert, MI

Van Buren County, Michigan

ZIP code 49043 is located in Covert, Michigan, within Van Buren County. It covers approximately 30.79 square miles and serves a population of 2,166 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49043

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 $124,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $34,441. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (18%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 49043 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,166

population

30.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49043 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49043

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49043. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Covert	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49038 Coloma (6.3 mi) 49098 Watervliet (7.8 mi) 49090 South Haven (9.3 mi) 49013 Bangor (9.6 mi) 49057 Hartford (9.8 mi) 49064 Lawrence (11.6 mi) 49022 Benton Harbor (11.6 mi) 49056 Grand Junction (12.9 mi) 49026 Bloomingdale (16.2 mi) 49450 Pullman (17.4 mi) 49085 Saint Joseph (18.2 mi) 49079 Paw Paw (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,166
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	159

Geography
Land area	30.79 sq mi
Water area	1.88 sq mi
Latitude	42.2880
Longitude	-86.2685
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	73.0%	43.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	33.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	19.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,166

Population

People per sq mi

36.2

Median age

$34,441

Median household income

$18,200

Per capita income

$124,000

Median home value

$731

Median monthly rent

61.9%

Home ownership

30.6%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

1,043

Housing units

9.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

105

15–19

20–24

155

25–34

165

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

125

65–74

132

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	592	27.3%
18 and over	1,574	72.7%
65 and over	415	19.2%
Median age	36.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 42.4%

Black or African American 22.7%

Hispanic or Latino 15.7%

Two or more races 13.2%

Other race 5.9%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,089	42.4%
Black or African American	582	22.7%
Hispanic or Latino	403	15.7%
Two or more races	340	13.2%
Other race	151	5.9%
Asian	2	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.0%	43.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	33.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	19.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 24.9%

$25k–$35k 18.7%

$35k–$50k 18.7%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	24.9%
$25k–$35k	18.7%
$35k–$50k	18.7%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	3.0%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$34,441

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.4%

$50k–$100k 31.9%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,000
Median rent / month	$731
Owner occupied	61.9%
Renter occupied	38.1%
Vacant	36.4%
Single-family detached	74.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	24.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	38.7%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	40.2%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	15.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.8%
Electricity	17.9%
Propane / LP gas	29.9%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Wood	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	382	43.6%
Cohabiting couple	42	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	129	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	323	36.9%
Households with children under 18	285	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	333	38.0%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.7%	39.3%
Married	53.1%	45.5%
Separated	1.5%	0.9%
Widowed	1.6%	9.6%
Divorced	6.1%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.6%

Some HS, no diploma 15.1%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	1.2%
Kindergarten	45	8.8%
Elementary school	280	54.6%
High school	152	29.6%
College / grad school	30	5.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.3%

Education & healthcare 16.5%

Construction 15.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.9%

Professional & management 9.2%

Retail trade 7.2%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Public administration 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Transportation & utilities 0.9%

Information 0.9%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.4%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	22.9%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.5%
Carpool	25.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 30.6%

Under 18 years 52.5%

18 and over 22.4%

Married-couple families 15.2%

Female-led households 57.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.1%
Retirement income	26.8%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.8%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	17.7%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	13.2%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.4%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	26.6%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	53.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	24.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	48.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.0%
Public insurance	53.3%
No insurance	18.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,007	92.7%
Spanish	327	16.3%
Other Indo-European	310	15.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,847	85.3%
Born in same state	1,840	84.9%
Born in different state	1,260	58.2%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	319	14.7%
Not a US citizen	80	25.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	119	5.5%
French	81	3.7%
Arab	35	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	8	0.4%
Irish	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	85.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49043

What city is ZIP code 49043 in?

ZIP code 49043 is primarily assigned to Covert, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49043 in?

ZIP code 49043 falls within Van Buren County, Michigan.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49043?

31% of residents in ZIP code 49043 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49043 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 49043 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49043?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 49043?

Health data for ZIP code 49043 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 49043 in?

ZIP code 49043 observes the EST timezone.