49111 ZIP Code — Eau Claire, MI

Berrien County, Michigan

ZIP code 49111 is located in Eau Claire, Michigan, within Berrien County. It covers approximately 43.44 square miles and serves a population of 3,397 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49111

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 $158,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,226. 46% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% 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 49111 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,397

population

43.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49111 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49111

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49111. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eau Claire	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49126 Sodus (4.8 mi) 49104 Berrien Springs (5.4 mi) 49103 Berrien Springs (6.8 mi) 49022 Benton Harbor (8.1 mi) 49047 Dowagiac (9.1 mi) 49085 Saint Joseph (9.2 mi) 49098 Watervliet (11.2 mi) 49101 Baroda (11.2 mi) 49127 Stevensville (11.8 mi) 49120 Niles (12 mi) 49057 Hartford (12.6 mi) 49038 Coloma (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,397
Population density	78 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	43.44 sq mi
Water area	1.32 sq mi
Latitude	42.0155
Longitude	-86.2815
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	43.6%	47.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	30.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	18.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	4.7%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,397

Population

People per sq mi

52.3

Median age

$63,226

Median household income

$31,885

Per capita income

$158,200

Median home value

$837

Median monthly rent

86.3%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

1,492

Housing units

20.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

108

Under 5

115

5–9

119

10–14

15–19

20–24

218

25–34

171

119

35–44

183

45–54

143

167

55–59

131

160

60–64

126

381

65–74

300

106

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	706	20.8%
18 and over	2,691	79.2%
65 and over	969	28.5%
Median age	52.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.6%

Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

Other race 7.5%

Black or African American 2.9%

Two or more races 2.8%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,863	76.6%
Hispanic or Latino	341	9.1%
Other race	280	7.5%
Black or African American	108	2.9%
Two or more races	104	2.8%
Asian	25	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.6%	47.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	30.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	18.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	4.7%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 33.4%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	33.4%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$63,226

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 13.4%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,200
Median rent / month	$837
Owner occupied	86.3%
Renter occupied	13.7%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	84.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	15.5%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	19.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	52.1%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	47.2%
3 or more	25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.2%
Electricity	36.5%
Propane / LP gas	29.0%
Fuel oil	8.6%
Wood	7.3%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	711	51.6%
Cohabiting couple	94	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	358	26.0%
Female householder, no spouse	214	15.5%
Households with children under 18	269	19.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	654	47.5%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	18.9%
Married	55.7%	60.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	4.7%	12.1%
Divorced	13.7%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 27.0%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	5.2%
Kindergarten	21	3.3%
Elementary school	415	64.8%
High school	76	11.9%
College / grad school	95	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.9%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Construction 13.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Retail trade 7.5%

Public administration 7.4%

Professional & management 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Other services 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	20.7%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	4.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 8.5%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 3.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.3%
Retirement income	39.7%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	238	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	0.1%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	24.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.0%
Public insurance	51.0%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	8.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,204	94.3%
Spanish	90	2.8%
Other Indo-European	64	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.2%
Other languages	21	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,270	96.3%
Born in same state	3,256	95.8%
Born in different state	2,409	70.9%
Foreign born	14	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	127	3.7%
Not a US citizen	10	7.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	343	10.1%
Arab	307	9%
French	264	7.8%
English	56	1.6%
Irish	27	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	17	0.5%
Polish	16	0.5%
Dutch	16	0.5%
German	15	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49111

What city is ZIP code 49111 in?

ZIP code 49111 is primarily assigned to Eau Claire, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49111 in?

ZIP code 49111 falls within Berrien County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49111 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 49111 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 49111 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 49111 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49111 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 49111 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49111?

The median home value in ZIP code 49111 is $158,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 49111 in?

ZIP code 49111 observes the EST timezone.