49050 ZIP Code — Dowling, MI

Barry County, Michigan

ZIP code 49050 is located in Dowling, Michigan, within Barry County. It covers approximately 25.44 square miles and serves a population of 1,428 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49050

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 $239,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,679. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49050 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,428

population

25.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49050 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49050

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49050. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dowling	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49017 Battle Creek (7 mi) 49046 Delton (7 mi) 49060 Hickory Corners (8.3 mi) 49073 Nashville (8.7 mi) 49021 Bellevue (8.8 mi) 49012 Augusta (10 mi) 49037 Battle Creek (10.4 mi) 49058 Hastings (11.3 mi) 49083 Richland (12.7 mi) 49014 Battle Creek (14.6 mi) 49015 Battle Creek (15.3 mi) 49053 Galesburg (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,428
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	25.44 sq mi
Water area	0.88 sq mi
Latitude	42.4823
Longitude	-85.2549
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	30.3%	35.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	46.1%	36.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	22.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	5.9%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,428

Population

People per sq mi

48.2

Median age

$72,679

Median household income

$33,693

Per capita income

$239,400

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

92.3%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

575

Housing units

8.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

118

45–54

101

55–59

60–64

100

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	256	17.9%
18 and over	1,172	82.1%
65 and over	325	22.8%
Median age	48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 2.6%

Two or more races 1.7%

Black or African American 0.8%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,289	87.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	59	4%
Hispanic or Latino	38	2.6%
Other race	38	2.6%
Two or more races	25	1.7%
Black or African American	12	0.8%
Asian	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.3%	35.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	46.1%	36.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	22.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	5.9%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	22.0%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$72,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 21.3%

$200k–$300k 26.0%

$300k–$500k 18.1%

$500k–$1M 10.3%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$239,400
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	92.3%
Renter occupied	7.7%
Vacant	11.7%
Single-family detached	98.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	15.9%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	17.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	37.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.5%
Electricity	7.3%
Propane / LP gas	31.7%
Fuel oil	2.8%
Wood	12.8%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	380	69.7%
Cohabiting couple	23	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	72	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	70	12.8%
Households with children under 18	110	20.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	232	42.6%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	13.9%
Married	68.4%	69.0%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	3.6%	9.4%
Divorced	5.1%	5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 35.6%

Some college, no degree 36.4%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.6%
Kindergarten	20	7.9%
Elementary school	124	49.0%
High school	72	28.5%
College / grad school	33	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Transportation & utilities 20.0%

Manufacturing 17.7%

Construction 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Public administration 5.0%

Retail trade 4.8%

Other services 4.8%

Professional & management 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.1%
Service	4.7%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	31.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.4%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.0

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 17.6%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 54.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.5%
Retirement income	43.1%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	69.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	114	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.3%
Public insurance	41.0%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	8.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,388	97.2%
Spanish	68	4.9%
Other Indo-European	61	4.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,424	99.7%
Born in same state	1,418	99.3%
Born in different state	1,134	79.4%
Foreign born	6	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.3%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	232	16.2%
Arab	229	16%
Italian	82	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	32	2.2%
Polish	8	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49050

What city is ZIP code 49050 in?

ZIP code 49050 is primarily assigned to Dowling, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49050 in?

ZIP code 49050 falls within Barry County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49050 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 49050 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49050?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 49050 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 49050 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49050 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 49050 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49050 in?

ZIP code 49050 observes the EST timezone.