ZIP Code 49022 Demographics & Data

Insights on Benton Harbor, MI (ZIP Code 49022)

Michigan

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 49022

The 49022 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Benton Harbor in Michigan in Berrien County in the United States. The current population estimate is 31,185. In this Michigan region, an estimated 80.2% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $20,844. Approximately 27% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $33,747. The median age in ZIP Code 49022 is approximately 36.7 years, and 19.9% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 49022

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 49022 is 31,185.

Benton Harbor, MI

The 49022 ZIP Code is associated with Benton Harbor, MI in Berrien County.

Area Codes associated with 49022

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 49022 include 269.

Sunrise / Sunset in 49022

Sunrise: 8:13 am
Sunset: 5:21 pm
Sunrise in 49022 8:13 am
Sunrise in 49022 5:21 pm

Weather forecast for 49022

Overnight's forecast for 49022: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Current air quality in 49022

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 49022 Fair

Internet in 49022

About 80.8% of households in ZIP Code 49022 have a computer, while approximately 64.7% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 49022

The gender split in ZIP Code 49022 is an estimated 48.3% male and approximately 51.7% female.

Health Insurance in 49022

Approximately 11.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 49022 (Benton Harbor, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 49022

The median household income in ZIP Code 49022 is $33,747, while the region's mean household income is $48,746. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,844. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49022 of $20,844 is approximately 34.27% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 26.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately181.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.8% of the population in 49022 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 17.1% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.5% of 49022 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 49022. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 49022

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 14.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 8.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 17.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 7.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 5.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.5%
$200,000 or more per year 1.6%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 49022

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49022, 96.9% is one race, while 3.1% are two or more races. Approximately 6.6% of 49022 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49022 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (54.7%), followed by White (45.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 49022. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 49022

Industry Percent
White 45.2%
Black or African American 54.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 2.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 49022

Residents of ZIP Code 49022 are younger than average. The median age of 36.7 years in ZIP Code 49022 is approximately 3.67% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.3% of the population in 49022 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.5% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 49022 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 49022. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 49022

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.9%
5 to 9 years 7.8%
10 to 14 years 6.1%
15 to 19 years 6.7%
20 to 24 years 6.5%
25 to 34 years 13.3%
35 to 44 years 10.6%
45 to 54 years 11.5%
55 to 59 years 6.9%
60 to 64 years 6.6%
65 to 74 years 9.5%
75 to 84 years 4.9%
85 years and over 1.8%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 49022

In ZIP Code 49022, 94.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Berrien County region.

Language Spoken in 49022

Language Spoken Percent
English only 94.5%
Spanish 4.7%
Other Indo-European languages 0.8%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 49022. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 49022

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49022, an estimated 18.9% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 18.3% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Berrien County region.

Age of Housing in 49022

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 9.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 8.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 18.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 18.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 8.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 18.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 49022. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 49022

In ZIP Code 49022, 80.2% of the population graduated high school, while 14.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.5% in this Berrien County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 49022

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 14.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 31.5%
Some college, no degree 25.8%
Associate's degree 8.3%
Bachelor's degree 9.5%
Graduate or professional degree 5.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 49022. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 49022 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 49022. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 49022

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 49022 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49022 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 49022 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 49022

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 49022. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 49022. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 49022

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 49022 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49022 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.56 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 10.68% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.8% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 49022. This visualizes electricity rates in 49022 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 49022

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 49022 9.65¢/kWh 9.2¢/kWh 7.67¢/kWh
Michigan 19.26¢/kWh 13.5¢/kWh 8.42¢/kWh
United States 16.94¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 49022

Month ZIP Code 49022 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.39 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.46 3 6.31
Mar 4.63 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.35 5.13 7.3
May 5.77 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.93 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.26 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.08 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.57 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.09 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.11 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.13 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 49022. This visualizes solar power levels in 49022 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 49022 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 49022, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 49022 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Berrien County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 49022. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 49022

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 382
Credit reporting or credit repair services 351
Debt collection 39
Credit card 13
Checking or savings account 8
Other 22
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 49022

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 445
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 95
Unexpected or other fees 72
Improper use of your report 61
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 58
Other 84
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 49022. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 49022

In 49022, 58.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.4 minutes. Approximately 22.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49022 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 20.3% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 49022 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 49022. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 49022

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.7%
Construction 5.1%
Manufacturing 20.3%
Wholesale trade 1.9%
Retail trade 12.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.5%
Information 1.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 22.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 12.1%
Other services, except public administration 6.7%
Public administration 2.9%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.