49111 Zip Code Profile

49111 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Eau Claire, Michigan. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. At $130,700 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Niles-Benton Harbor metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $49,552/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 49111 is $44,615.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 49111 earn an average of $29,326/year. Women earn only $17,715/year.

1,744 people in 49111 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 49111? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 21.5 minutes.

The median age here is 43. There are 1,667 men and 1,679 women. The median age for men is 42 while for women the median age is 44.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,321 people (out of the 3,346 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,306 homes, and 20 businesses every day. 24 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

49111 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Podgorica, Montenegro!) and -86 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 733 feet above sea levell.

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• Apple Lane
• Benton Harbor Farmers Market
• Buchanan Farmer' Market
• Buchanan Farmers Market I
• Buchanan Farmers Market II
• Cassopolis Farmers market
• Cassopolis Farmers Market on Stone Lake
• Cottages of Pendle Woods

• Hartford Farmers Market
• Lakeview
• Lawrence Farmers Market
• Niles French Market
• Sawyer Farmers Market
• Sussex Point
• Three Rivers Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 3,346
• White Population: 3,041
• Black Population: 146
• Hispanic Population: 288
• Asian Population: 13
• Hawaiian Population: 0
• Indian Population: 69
• Male Population: 1,667
• Female Population: 1,679
• Median Age: 43
• Median Age of Males: 42
• Median Age of Females: 44

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Michigan
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Niles-Benton Harbor MI
• County: Berrien
• City: Eau Claire
• Longitude: -86.3
• Latitude: 42.0
• Elevation: 734 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 269

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,650
• Drive alone: 1,374
• Carpool: 217
• Public transit: 6
• Ride bikes or walk: 24


• Average commute time: 21.5 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 127
•    5 - 9: 147
•    10 - 14: 179
•    15 - 19: 260
•    20 - 24: 410
•    25 - 29: 171
•    30 - 34: 172
•    35 - 39: 29
•    40 - 44: 27
•    45 - 59: 73
•    60 - 89: 28
•    90 plus: 27

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $130,700
• Average Annual Household Income: $48,938
• Businesses: 66
• Employees: 415
• Annual Payroll: $12,496,000
• Average Family Income: $49,552
• Median Family Income: $41,940
• Average Income for Men: $29,326
• Average Income for Women: $17,715

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 06
• Congressional District Land Area: 3331.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
• US House Representative: Fred Upton (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 021
• State FIPS Code: 26

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View all schools in Eau Claire

Primary Schools

Lybrook Elementary School

6238 W. Main Street

Eau Claire, MI 49111

(269) 461-6191

High Schools

Eau Claire Middle High School

7450 Hochberger Road

Eau Claire, MI 49111

(269) 461-6997