49126 ZIP Code — Sodus, MI

Berrien County, Michigan

ZIP code 49126 is located in Sodus, Michigan, within Berrien County. It covers approximately 15.38 square miles and serves a population of 1,430 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49126

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $126,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,938. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 18 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 49126 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,430
population
15.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49126 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49126

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City Status
Sodus Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
49104 Berrien Springs (4.1 mi) 49111 Eau Claire (4.8 mi) 49085 Saint Joseph (4.8 mi) 49103 Berrien Springs (5.4 mi) 49127 Stevensville (7.1 mi) 49101 Baroda (7.3 mi) 49022 Benton Harbor (7.7 mi) 49106 Bridgman (11.4 mi) 49098 Watervliet (12.4 mi) 49107 Buchanan (12.5 mi) 49038 Coloma (13.3 mi) 49120 Niles (13.8 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,430
Population density 93 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 021
Geography
Land area 15.38 sq mi
Water area 0.47 sq mi
Latitude 42.0204
Longitude -86.3745
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 53.0% 47.1% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 29.2% 30.0% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 17.8% 18.2% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.7% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,430
Population
93
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$55,938
Median household income
$25,615
Per capita income
$126,200
Median home value
$1,053
Median monthly rent
81.1%
Home ownership
12.5%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
428
Housing units
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
59
Under 5
55
34
5–9
33
45
10–14
43
56
15–19
54
55
20–24
53
87
25–34
83
95
35–44
90
63
45–54
60
65
55–59
61
47
60–64
45
83
65–74
78
20
75–84
18
25
85+
23
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1831422.0%
18 and over1,11678.0%
65 and over24717.3%
Median age39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Other race 11%
Two or more races 7.1%
Black or African American 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
GroupCount%
White1,08262.2%
Hispanic or Latino30917.8%
Other race19111%
Two or more races1237.1%
Black or African American231.3%
Asian110.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 53.0% 47.1% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 29.2% 30.0% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 17.8% 18.2% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.7% 5.7%
Under $10k 3.5%
$10k–$15k 1.2%
$15k–$25k 8.1%
$25k–$35k 15.4%
$35k–$50k 20.0%
$50k–$75k 10.2%
$75k–$100k 22.7%
$100k–$150k 14.3%
$150k–$200k 3.1%
$200k+ 1.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.5%
$10k–$15k1.2%
$15k–$25k8.1%
$25k–$35k15.4%
$35k–$50k20.0%
$50k–$75k10.2%
$75k–$100k22.7%
$100k–$150k14.3%
$150k–$200k3.1%
$200k+1.5%
Median income$55,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.9%
$50k–$100k 10.8%
$100k–$150k 19.5%
$150k–$200k 19.2%
$200k–$300k 18.5%
$300k–$500k 4.6%
$500k–$1M 2.3%
$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$126,200
Median rent / month$1,053
Owner occupied81.1%
Renter occupied18.9%
Vacant7.3%
Single-family detached64.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes35.5%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.75

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.3%
2000–20096.2%
1990–199911.8%
1980–19899.4%
1970–197919.8%
1960–196910.4%
1950–19599.8%
1940–19495.2%
1939 or earlier25.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.3%
1 bedroom1.2%
2 bedrooms29.3%
3 bedrooms53.9%
4 bedrooms10.8%
5+ bedrooms3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.0%
1 vehicle24.9%
2 vehicles49.9%
3 or more19.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas54.3%
Electricity13.9%
Propane / LP gas17.3%
Fuel oil13.1%
Wood1.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family27757.6%
Cohabiting couple173.5%
Male householder, no spouse7515.6%
Female householder, no spouse11223.3%
Households with children under 1816233.7%
Households with seniors (65+)20342.2%
Average household size2.81

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.5%29.3%
Married59.3%46.8%
Separated0.0%1.3%
Widowed3.5%9.1%
Divorced9.7%13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%
Some HS, no diploma 14.3%
HS graduate 28.8%
Some college, no degree 28.1%
Associate's degree 7.2%
Bachelor's degree 9.3%
Graduate / professional 10.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher84.0%
Bachelor's or higher19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool7423.3%
Kindergarten20.6%
Elementary school13843.5%
High school8025.2%
College / grad school237.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.8%
Retail trade 16.1%
Manufacturing 14.8%
Professional & management 10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%
Agriculture & mining 8.4%
Construction 7.8%
Transportation & utilities 4.7%
Other services 4.4%
Wholesale trade 2.7%
Finance & real estate 1.8%
Public administration 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts40.1%
Service12.4%
Sales & office18.8%
Natural resources & construction12.1%
Production & transportation16.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector87.9%
Government7.2%
Self-employed4.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone68.4%
Carpool15.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk12.7%
Work from home3.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)17.6

Poverty

All people 12.5%
Under 18 years 15.0%
18 and over 11.8%
Married-couple families 3.2%
Female-led households 26.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.8%
Retirement income25.8%
Supplemental Security5.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP17.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.6%
High blood pressure36.6%
High cholesterol36.1%
Diabetes12.3%
Heart disease8.2%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma11.1%
Arthritis30.9%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease9.2%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.5%
Binge drinking17.5%
No physical activity22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.6%
Depression21.5%
Fair or poor health17.4%
Poor mental health16.2%
Poor physical health12.5%
No health insurance12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.0%
Visited dentist64.2%
Cholesterol screening91.3%
Teeth loss14.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans494.4%
Disability%
Any disability11.5%
Under 183.8%
18–64 years9.0%
65 and over30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance48.6%
Public insurance52.9%
No insurance9.4%
Uninsured under 199.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,31692.0%
Spanish1178.9%
Other Indo-European1178.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,31792.1%
Born in same state1,21585.0%
Born in different state83058.0%
Foreign born1027.1%
Naturalized citizen1137.9%
Not a US citizen2421.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab1137.9%
Italian906.3%
French876.1%
AncestryCount%
Dutch191.3%
English171.2%
Polish80.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access33.6%
Internet access92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49126

What city is ZIP code 49126 in?

ZIP code 49126 is primarily assigned to Sodus, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49126 in?

ZIP code 49126 falls within Berrien County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49126 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 49126 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49126 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 49126 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49126?

The median home value in ZIP code 49126 is $126,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 49126?

ZIP code 49126 has an estimated population of 1,430 residents, with a density of 93 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49126 in?

ZIP code 49126 observes the EST timezone.

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