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Saint Joseph County
Leonidas, MI
49066
49066 ZIP Code — Leonidas, MI
Saint Joseph County, Michigan
ZIP code 49066 is located in
Leonidas ,
Michigan ,
within Saint Joseph County .
It covers approximately 20.82 square miles and serves a population of
645 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 269 .
About ZIP code 49066
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 $165,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $60,500. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 55% 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 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.
20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 49066 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
645
Population density
31 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
149
Geography
Land area
20.82 sq mi
Water area
0.34 sq mi
Latitude
42.0312
Longitude
-85.3473
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
269
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.6%
46.6%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
45.6%
35.7%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
6.8%
15.5%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.2%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$60,500
Median household income
$165,600
Median home value
$1,047
Median monthly rent
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 100 15.5% 18 and over 545 84.5% 65 and over 152 23.6% Median age 47.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.2%
Group Count % White 596 90.6% Two or more races 32 4.9% Hispanic or Latino 13 2% Other race 9 1.4% Black or African American 8 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.6%
46.6%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
45.6%
35.7%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
6.8%
15.5%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.2%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.0% $10k–$15k 3.8% $15k–$25k 10.7% $25k–$35k 5.1% $35k–$50k 15.0% $50k–$75k 22.6% $75k–$100k 16.7% $100k–$150k 13.2% $150k–$200k 1.7% $200k+ 5.1% Median income $60,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $165,600 Median rent / month $1,047 Owner occupied 82.1% Renter occupied 17.9% Vacant 9.7% Single-family detached 96.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 3.9% Median rooms 6.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.61
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.1% 2000–2009 2.3% 1990–1999 10.4% 1980–1989 4.2% 1970–1979 9.7% 1960–1969 5.4% 1950–1959 9.3% 1940–1949 8.9% 1939 or earlier 46.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 8.5% 2 bedrooms 13.5% 3 bedrooms 53.7% 4 bedrooms 16.2% 5+ bedrooms 8.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.7% 1 vehicle 24.4% 2 vehicles 38.5% 3 or more 26.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 35.5% Electricity 7.3% Propane / LP gas 31.2% Fuel oil 6.0% Wood 19.2% No fuel used 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 115 49.1% Cohabiting couple 10 4.3% Male householder, no spouse 53 22.6% Female householder, no spouse 56 23.9% Households with children under 18 57 24.4% Households with seniors (65+) 109 46.6% Average household size 2.72
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.5% 25.0% Married 41.0% 45.4% Separated 1.3% 4.6% Widowed 9.3% 15.0% Divorced 9.9% 10.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.8%
Some college, no degree
22.0%
Graduate / professional
0.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 78.2% Bachelor's or higher 8.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 11.2% Kindergarten 3 2.8% Elementary school 60 56.1% High school 13 12.1% College / grad school 19 17.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
11.4%
Agriculture & mining
6.8%
Education & healthcare
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
1.4%
Finance & real estate
1.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.1%
Public administration
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 5.3% Service 22.8% Sales & office 11.0% Natural resources & construction 17.8% Production & transportation 43.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 94.3% Government 3.6% Self-employed 2.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 60.6% Carpool 32.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 7.1% Avg commute (minutes) 28.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.6%
Female-led households
51.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 55.1% Retirement income 23.1% Supplemental Security 5.6% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 16.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.7% High blood pressure 34.6% High cholesterol 36.6% Diabetes 11.0% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 32.4% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.9% Binge drinking 19.0% No physical activity 21.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.6% Depression 21.6% Fair or poor health 14.8% Poor mental health 16.0% Poor physical health 11.3% No health insurance 9.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.5% Visited dentist 68.1% Cholesterol screening 91.1% Teeth loss 13.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 54 9.9%
Disability % Any disability 32.9% Under 18 23.0% 18–64 years 24.9% 65 and over 59.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 44.8% Public insurance 49.9% No insurance 19.5% Uninsured under 19 14.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 626 97.1% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 645 100.0% Born in same state 642 99.5% Born in different state 486 75.3% Foreign born 3 0.5% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 64 9.9% Arab 41 6.4%
Ancestry Count % Italian 15 2.3% English 14 2.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.3% Internet access 80.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49066
What city is ZIP code 49066 in?
ZIP code 49066 is primarily assigned to Leonidas, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49066 in?
ZIP code 49066 falls within Saint Joseph County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49066 have a large retiree population?
55% of households in ZIP code 49066 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 49066?
9% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 49066?
18% of residents in ZIP code 49066 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 49066 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 49066 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 49066 in?
ZIP code 49066 observes the EST timezone.
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