49129 ZIP Code — Union Pier, MI

Berrien County, Michigan

ZIP code 49129 is located in Union Pier, Michigan, within Berrien County. It covers approximately 5.03 square miles and serves a population of 602 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49129

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 $451,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $100,521. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 71% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 49129 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

602

population

5.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49129 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49129

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49129. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Union Pier	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49117 New Buffalo (3.7 mi) 49128 Three Oaks (4 mi) 49125 Sawyer (6.5 mi) 49113 Galien (8.9 mi) 49106 Bridgman (10 mi) 46371 Rolling Prairie (11 mi) 46552 New Carlisle (13.6 mi) 46360 Michigan City (13.7 mi) 49107 Buchanan (13.7 mi) 49101 Baroda (13.7 mi) 46350 La Porte (14.3 mi) 49127 Stevensville (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	602
Population density	120 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	5.03 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	41.8252
Longitude	-86.6887
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	269

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.2%	47.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	30.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	30.3%	18.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	19.4%	4.7%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

602

Population

120

People per sq mi

57.4

Median age

$100,521

Median household income

$63,234

Per capita income

$451,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

1.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,230

Housing units

71.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	78	13.0%
18 and over	524	87.0%
65 and over	240	39.9%
Median age	57.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%

Two or more races 9.1%

Black or African American 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	530	86%
Two or more races	56	9.1%
Black or African American	16	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.2%	47.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	30.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	30.3%	18.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	19.4%	4.7%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 23.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	6.1%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	23.6%
Median income	$100,521

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 22.8%

$300k–$500k 20.3%

$500k–$1M 34.1%

$1M+ 9.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$451,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	76.3%
Single-family detached	91.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	5.6%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	16.2%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	20.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	45.3%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	9.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	43.4%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	11.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.3%
Electricity	17.8%
Propane / LP gas	13.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	146	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	27	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	23	7.7%
Female householder, no spouse	101	34.0%
Households with children under 18	45	15.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	156	52.5%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.6%	15.8%
Married	60.2%	50.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	14.4%
Divorced	7.2%	19.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 8.5%

Some college, no degree 11.3%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 43.8%

Graduate / professional 27.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	71.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	40	43.5%
High school	38	41.3%
College / grad school	14	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 25.8%

Manufacturing 18.2%

Finance & real estate 16.3%

Education & healthcare 14.8%

Professional & management 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Retail trade 5.3%

Public administration 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	64.0%
Service	9.8%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	3.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	8.0%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	7.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 1.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.1%
Retirement income	39.4%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	41.0%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	35.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	9.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	7.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	72.1%
Cholesterol screening	95.4%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	17.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.7%
Public insurance	42.0%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	602	100.0%
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)	598	99.3%
Born in same state	598	99.3%
Born in different state	101	16.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.7%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	107	17.8%
Italian	88	14.6%
Norwegian	17	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	2.7%
Irish	6	1%
Polish	5	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.3%
Internet access	98.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49129

What city is ZIP code 49129 in?

ZIP code 49129 is primarily assigned to Union Pier, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49129 in?

ZIP code 49129 falls within Berrien County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49129 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 49129 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49129?

71% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 49129 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 49129 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49129 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 49129 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 49129 in?

ZIP code 49129 observes the EST timezone.