ZIP Code 49117 Demographics & Data

Insights on New Buffalo, MI (ZIP Code 49117)

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Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 49117

The 49117 ZIP Code is associated with the city of New Buffalo in Michigan in Berrien County in the United States. The current population estimate is 3,756. In this Michigan region, an estimated 93.4% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $49,533. The median age in the 49117 ZIP Code is 55.4 years, with 34.5% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $58,426, and approximately 7% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Population in 49117

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 49117 is 3,756.

New Buffalo, MI

The 49117 ZIP Code is associated with New Buffalo, MI in Berrien County.

Area Codes associated with 49117

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 49117 include 269.

Sunrise / Sunset in 49117

Sunrise: 7:46 am
Sunset: 5:20 pm
Sunrise in 49117 7:46 am
Sunrise in 49117 5:20 pm

Weather forecast for 49117

Tonight's forecast for 49117: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 49117

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 49117 Fair

Internet in 49117

About 90.1% of households in ZIP Code 49117 have a computer, while approximately 82.3% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 49117

In ZIP Code 49117, females make up an estimated 50.7% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 49.3%.

Health Insurance in 49117

Approximately 5.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 49117 (New Buffalo, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 49117

The median household income in ZIP Code 49117 is $58,426, while the region's mean household income is $107,055. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $49,533. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49117 of $49,533 is approximately 56.19% more than the per capita income in Michigan overall of $31,713. An estimated 6.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 28.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 14.9% of the population in 49117 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.6% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 4.1% of 49117 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 49117. 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 49117

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 8.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 13.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 6.1%
$200,000 or more per year 12.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 49117

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49117, 99.5% is one race, while 0.5% are two or more races. Approximately 6.9% of 49117 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49117 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.2%), followed by Some other race (3.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 49117. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 49117

Industry Percent
White 93.2%
Black or African American 1.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 3.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 49117

Residents of ZIP Code 49117 are older than average. The median age of 55.4 years in ZIP Code 49117 is approximately 45.41% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 34.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.0% of the population in 49117 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.6% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.4% of 49117 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 49117. 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 49117

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 2.4%
5 to 9 years 5.1%
10 to 14 years 5.0%
15 to 19 years 6.5%
20 to 24 years 2.7%
25 to 34 years 5.9%
35 to 44 years 8.1%
45 to 54 years 13.6%
55 to 59 years 11.2%
60 to 64 years 10.0%
65 to 74 years 17.0%
75 to 84 years 10.2%
85 years and over 2.4%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 49117

In ZIP Code 49117, 89.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% 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 49117

Language Spoken Percent
English only 89.0%
Spanish 7.3%
Other Indo-European languages 3.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.2%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 49117. 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 49117

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49117, an estimated 15.5% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 15.2% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 1.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Berrien County region.

Age of Housing in 49117

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 15.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 15.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 10.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 10.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 12.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 11.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 6.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 15.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 49117. 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 49117

In ZIP Code 49117, 93.4% of the population graduated high school, while 42.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 19.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 20.7% in this Berrien County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 49117

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 20.7%
Some college, no degree 18.1%
Associate's degree 11.7%
Bachelor's degree 23.5%
Graduate or professional degree 19.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 49117. 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 49117 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 49117. 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 49117

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 49117 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49117 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 49117 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 49117

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 94.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 49117. 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 49117. 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 49117

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 49117 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49117 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.6 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 11.65% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.2% 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 49117. This visualizes electricity rates in 49117 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 49117

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 49117 9.65¢/kWh 9.2¢/kWh 7.67¢/kWh
Michigan 19.67¢/kWh 13.88¢/kWh 8.19¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 49117

Month ZIP Code 49117 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.72 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.79 3 6.31
Mar 4.84 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.19 5.13 7.3
May 5.59 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.87 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.26 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.94 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.41 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.21 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.11 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.23 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 49117. This visualizes solar power levels in 49117 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 49117 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 49117, debt collection have received the most complaints in 49117 in the past 12 months. Mortgage received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Berrien County region was applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 49117. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 49117

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Debt collection 1
Mortgage 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 49117

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1
Written notification about debt 1
* 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 49117. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 49117

In 49117, 52.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.8 minutes. Approximately 21.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49117 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.7% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 49117 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 49117. 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 49117

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.4%
Construction 7.3%
Manufacturing 9.5%
Wholesale trade 2.9%
Retail trade 7.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.2%
Information 0.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 13.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 21.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 19.7%
Other services, except public administration 3.3%
Public administration 3.1%

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.