49047 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to DOWAGIAC, MI 49047

49047 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Dowagiac, Michigan. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($106,800) are significantly above average for the South Bend-Mishawaka metro area.

The average family income here is $50,830/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 49047 is $41,458.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 49047 earn an average of $32,254/year. Women earn only $18,669/year.

6,749 people in 49047 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 49047? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 21.4 minutes.

The median age here is 40. There are 7,214 men and 7,591 women. The median age for men is 39 while for women the median age is 41.

To give you a sense of the community, 8,717 people (out of the 14,805 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 6,298 homes, and 308 businesses every day. 253 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

49047 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Andorra la Vella, Andorra!) and -86 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 740 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 14,805
  • White Population: 12,913
  • Black Population: 1,410
  • Hispanic Population: 856
  • Asian Population: 111
  • Hawaiian Population: 5
  • Indian Population: 594
  • Male Population: 7,214
  • Female Population: 7,591
  • Median Age: 40
  • Median Age of Males: 39
  • Median Age of Females: 41
  • Geography

  • Region: Midwest
  • Division: East North Central
  • State: Michigan
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: South Bend-Mishawaka IN-MI
  • County: Cass
  • City: Dowagiac
  • Longitude: -86.1
  • Latitude: 42.0
  • Elevation: 740 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 269
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 6,464
  • Drive alone: 5,386
  • Carpool: 769
  • Public transit: 34
  • Ride bikes or walk: 253

  • Average commute time: 21.4 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 458
  •    5 - 9: 1,215
  •    10 - 14: 938
  •    15 - 19: 860
  •    20 - 24: 664
  •    25 - 29: 317
  •    30 - 34: 790
  •    35 - 39: 219
  •    40 - 44: 165
  •    45 - 59: 507
  •    60 - 89: 254
  •    90 plus: 77
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $106,800
  • Average Annual Household Income: $37,468
  • Businesses: 277
  • Employees: 2,567
  • Annual Payroll: $75,454,000
  • Average Family Income: $50,830
  • Median Family Income: $37,022
  • Average Income for Men: $32,254
  • Average Income for Women: $18,669
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 027
  • State FIPS Code: 26

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Schools in 49047 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Justus Gage Elementary School
301 Oak Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4460
Kincheloe Elementary School
25121 Gage Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4464
Mckinley Elementary School
307 First Avenue
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4466
Middle Schools
Dowagiac Middle School
57072 Riverside Drive
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4440
Patrick Hamilton Middle School
614 Spruce Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450
High Schools
Alternative Education Center
501 N. Paul Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4470
Union High School
701 W. Prairie Ronde Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4420
Other Schools
North Pointe Center
704 North Orchard
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-7727

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 49047 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.mipsor.state.mi.us/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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