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Berrien County
New Buffalo, MI
49117
49117 ZIP Code — New Buffalo, MI
Berrien County, Michigan
ZIP code 49117 is located in
New Buffalo ,
Michigan ,
within Berrien County .
It covers approximately 19.03 square miles and serves a population of
3,390 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 269 .
About ZIP code 49117
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $409,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($68,646) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 49117 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,390
Population density
178 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
021
Geography
Land area
19.03 sq mi
Water area
2.00 sq mi
Latitude
41.7939
Longitude
-86.7467
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
269
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.9%
47.1%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
25.8%
30.0%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
17.6%
18.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
10.7%
4.7%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$68,646
Median household income
$409,000
Median home value
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 418 12.3% 18 and over 2,972 87.7% 65 and over 1,224 36.1% Median age 56.7 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Black or African American
0.3%
Group Count % White 3,165 90.1% Two or more races 130 3.7% Hispanic or Latino 121 3.4% Other race 32 0.9% Asian 29 0.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 23 0.7% Black or African American 11 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.9%
47.1%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
25.8%
30.0%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
17.6%
18.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
10.7%
4.7%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.4% $10k–$15k 3.9% $15k–$25k 9.1% $25k–$35k 9.0% $35k–$50k 8.0% $50k–$75k 15.8% $75k–$100k 6.7% $100k–$150k 14.3% $150k–$200k 9.1% $200k+ 13.8% Median income $68,646
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $409,000 Median rent / month $696 Owner occupied 77.6% Renter occupied 22.4% Vacant 51.8% Single-family detached 80.2% Large apartment buildings 7.2% Mobile homes 0.6% Median rooms 6.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.00
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.5% 2000–2009 14.5% 1990–1999 16.6% 1980–1989 14.9% 1970–1979 7.4% 1960–1969 13.4% 1950–1959 10.7% 1940–1949 3.1% 1939 or earlier 14.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.5% 1 bedroom 9.0% 2 bedrooms 12.5% 3 bedrooms 43.5% 4 bedrooms 21.8% 5+ bedrooms 11.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.3% 1 vehicle 42.5% 2 vehicles 35.1% 3 or more 17.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 67.9% Electricity 23.2% Propane / LP gas 6.4% Fuel oil 0.5% Wood 1.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 799 45.3% Cohabiting couple 47 2.7% Male householder, no spouse 436 24.7% Female householder, no spouse 482 27.3% Households with children under 18 259 14.7% Households with seniors (65+) 903 51.2% Average household size 1.91
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.1% 17.2% Married 54.6% 54.4% Separated 5.3% 1.6% Widowed 2.7% 8.7% Divorced 9.3% 18.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.3%
Graduate / professional
23.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.0% Bachelor's or higher 44.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 27 5.8% Kindergarten 19 4.1% Elementary school 201 43.2% High school 118 25.4% College / grad school 100 21.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
19.4%
Professional & management
14.0%
Finance & real estate
9.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Public administration
3.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 45.3% Service 18.0% Sales & office 22.3% Natural resources & construction 7.8% Production & transportation 6.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.0% Government 15.1% Self-employed 6.9% Unpaid family workers 0.1%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 68.1% Carpool 7.2% Public transit 3.7% Walk 2.8% Work from home 18.0% Other means 0.2% Avg commute (minutes) 24.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.5%
Female-led households
1.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.9% Retirement income 28.5% Supplemental Security 3.5% Cash public assistance 1.5% Food stamps / SNAP 6.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.2% High blood pressure 37.2% High cholesterol 39.6% Diabetes 11.8% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 32.2% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 8.0% Cancer 8.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.6% Binge drinking 16.7% No physical activity 18.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.8% Depression 19.9% Fair or poor health 13.9% Poor mental health 13.8% Poor physical health 10.9% No health insurance 7.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.2% Visited dentist 71.7% Cholesterol screening 93.9% Teeth loss 9.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 214 7.2%
Disability % Any disability 14.7% Under 18 2.9% 18–64 years 10.3% 65 and over 25.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 71.7% Public insurance 46.7% No insurance 6.1% Uninsured under 19 7.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,309 97.6% Spanish 35 1.1% Other Indo-European 12 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 18 0.5% Other languages 5 0.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,260 96.2% Born in same state 3,245 95.7% Born in different state 714 21.1% Foreign born 15 0.4% Naturalized citizen 130 3.8% Not a US citizen 90 69.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 661 19.5% French 270 8% English 110 3.2% Arab 80 2.4% Polish 63 1.9%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 61 1.8% Irish 33 1% Dutch 9 0.3% German 7 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 52.0% Internet access 94.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49117
What city is ZIP code 49117 in?
ZIP code 49117 is primarily assigned to New Buffalo, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49117 in?
ZIP code 49117 falls within Berrien County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49117 have an older population?
36% of residents in ZIP code 49117 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 49117 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 49117 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49117?
The median home value in ZIP code 49117 is $409,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 49117?
ZIP code 49117 has an estimated population of 3,390 residents, with a density of 178 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 49117 in?
ZIP code 49117 observes the EST timezone.
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