49072 ZIP Code — Mendon, MI

Saint Joseph County, Michigan

ZIP code 49072 is located in Mendon, Michigan, within Saint Joseph County. It covers approximately 58.40 square miles and serves a population of 2,753 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49072

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 $158,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,313. 44% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 49072 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,753

population

58.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49072 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49072

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49072. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mendon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49066 Leonidas (6.6 mi) 49032 Centreville (6.7 mi) 49040 Colon (6.9 mi) 49097 Vicksburg (7.3 mi) 49093 Three Rivers (8.9 mi) 49052 Fulton (10.6 mi) 49091 Sturgis (11.6 mi) 49088 Scotts (12.8 mi) 49089 Sherwood (13 mi) 49030 Burr Oak (13.3 mi) 49087 Schoolcraft (13.5 mi) 49002 Portage (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,753
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	58.40 sq mi
Water area	1.25 sq mi
Latitude	42.0091
Longitude	-85.4715
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	35.5%	46.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	45.8%	35.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	15.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.2%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,753

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$70,313

Median household income

$33,651

Per capita income

$158,800

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

90.9%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,202

Housing units

21.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

129

25–34

130

165

35–44

165

210

45–54

211

55–59

60–64

145

65–74

145

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	671	24.4%
18 and over	2,082	75.6%
65 and over	530	19.3%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,595	90.6%
Two or more races	148	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	110	3.8%
Black or African American	5	0.2%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.5%	46.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	45.8%	35.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	15.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.2%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	18.8%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$70,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 22.6%

$150k–$200k 18.7%

$200k–$300k 18.5%

$300k–$500k 15.4%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,800
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	90.9%
Renter occupied	9.1%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	83.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	12.8%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	32.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	41.1%
4 bedrooms	22.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	32.8%
3 or more	47.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.0%
Electricity	6.5%
Propane / LP gas	29.5%
Fuel oil	3.6%
Wood	11.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	520	47.6%
Cohabiting couple	127	11.6%
Male householder, no spouse	155	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	291	26.6%
Households with children under 18	335	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	431	39.4%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.4%	25.0%
Married	45.9%	44.4%
Separated	1.1%	2.6%
Widowed	5.4%	14.7%
Divorced	13.3%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 28.8%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 17.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	4.0%
Kindergarten	33	5.5%
Elementary school	281	46.7%
High school	183	30.4%
College / grad school	81	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.7%

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Professional & management 12.2%

Agriculture & mining 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Construction 5.9%

Retail trade 4.8%

Public administration 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Other services 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	25.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	11.5%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 4.8%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 8.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	67.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	174	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	17.7%
65 and over	32.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.4%
Public insurance	42.0%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	8.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,596	94.3%
Spanish	70	2.7%
Other Indo-European	31	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	36	1.4%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,719	98.8%
Born in same state	2,712	98.5%
Born in different state	2,180	79.2%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	34	1.2%
Not a US citizen	5	14.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	355	12.9%
English	156	5.7%
Italian	150	5.4%
Arab	109	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	17	0.6%
German	12	0.4%
Irish	9	0.3%
Dutch	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49072

What city is ZIP code 49072 in?

ZIP code 49072 is primarily assigned to Mendon, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49072 in?

ZIP code 49072 falls within Saint Joseph County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49072 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 49072 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49072 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 49072 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49072?

The median home value in ZIP code 49072 is $158,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 49072?

ZIP code 49072 has an estimated population of 2,753 residents, with a density of 47 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49072 in?

ZIP code 49072 observes the EST timezone.