Zip code 49099: White Pigeon, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 49099?

49099 is assigned to White Pigeon, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 49099 in?

49099 is mostly in St. Joseph County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 49099?

About 5,942 people live in 49099, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 49099?

The median household income in 49099 is $70,307.

Q: What zip codes are near 49099?

The closest zip codes to 49099 are 49042, 46565, 46540, 46507, 49061.

Residential delivery areaSt. Joseph CountyEastern Time

Population

5,942

Median household income

$70K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$177K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$941/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

58 sq mi

102 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 49099

49099 is a small-town zip code in White Pigeon, Michigan (St. Joseph County), covering 58 sq mi of land. About 5,942 people live here, or 102 per square mile. The median resident is 43.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $70,307 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $176,800, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $941 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.1 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and office and administrative support.

How 49099 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy13.2%
82nd
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%422nd of 958 in MI
Median age43.3
79th
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2487th of 962 in MI
Homeownership rate78.2%
74th
U.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%681st of 958 in MI
Self-employed workers11.3%
72nd
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%302nd of 961 in MI
Rent-burdened renters55.9%
70th
U.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%229th of 931 in MI
Residents 65 and older19.4%
70th
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%544th of 962 in MI
Poverty rate13.5%
63rd
U.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%331st of 959 in MI
Median earnings per worker$47,864
49th
U.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178330th of 960 in MI
Uninsured rate6.4%
46th
U.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%257th of 961 in MI
Residents under 1821.6%
45th
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%378th of 962 in MI
Veterans5.3%
43rd
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%698th of 962 in MI
Unemployment rate4.4%
41st
U.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%519th of 961 in MI
Median household income$70,307
36th
U.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875450th of 952 in MI
Per capita income$34,787
33rd
U.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735550th of 962 in MI
Work from home8.6%
26th
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%574th of 961 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.407
25th
U.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465566th of 958 in MI
Median gross rent$941
17th
U.S. $1,413 · MI $1,129471st of 851 in MI
Median home value$176,800
16th
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600547th of 946 in MI
Population density102/sq mi
13th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi504th of 962 in MI
Diversity index20.3
13th
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3457th of 962 in MI
Broadband access84.8%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MI 90.5%705th of 958 in MI
Foreign-born residents1.8%
11th
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%495th of 962 in MI
Population5,942
10th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761436th of 962 in MI
Average commute19.1 min
9th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min834th of 941 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher14.2%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%787th of 961 in MI
Tech workers0.6%
7th
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%761st of 961 in MI
Healthcare workers5.8%
7th
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%832nd of 961 in MI
Government workers7.4%
5th
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%854th of 961 in MI

Measure	49099	St. Joseph	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Housing vacancy	13.2%	13.5%	11.8%	10.1%	82nd	422nd of 958
Median age	43.3	39.9	40.2	38.9	79th	487th of 962
Homeownership rate	78.2%	76.1%	73.2%	65.2%	74th	681st of 958
Self-employed workers	11.3%	9.2%	8.6%	10%	72nd	302nd of 961
Rent-burdened renters	55.9%	38.7%	50.4%	51.1%	70th	229th of 931
Residents 65 and older	19.4%	18.7%	18.6%	17.2%	70th	544th of 962
Poverty rate	13.5%	11.4%	13.2%	12.5%	63rd	331st of 959
Median earnings per worker	$47,864	$42,048	$47,178	$49,666	49th	330th of 960
Uninsured rate	6.4%	10.1%	4.9%	8.4%	46th	257th of 961
Residents under 18	21.6%	24.3%	21.2%	22%	45th	378th of 962
Veterans	5.3%	6.6%	5.8%	6.2%	43rd	698th of 962
Unemployment rate	4.4%	5.9%	5.7%	5.2%	41st	519th of 961
Median household income	$70,307	$66,425	$72,875	$80,734	36th	450th of 952
Per capita income	$34,787	$32,102	$40,735	$44,673	33rd	550th of 962
Work from home	8.6%	7.2%	13.5%	15.1%	26th	574th of 961
Income inequality (Gini)	0.407	0.406	0.465	0.483	25th	566th of 958
Median gross rent	$941	$849	$1,129	$1,413	17th	471st of 851
Median home value	$176,800	$178,300	$231,600	$332,700	16th	547th of 946
Population density	102/sq mi	122/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	13th	504th of 962
Diversity index	20.3	29.1	45.3	61.4	13th	457th of 962
Broadband accessWeakness	84.8%	88.8%	90.5%	91%	12th	705th of 958
Foreign-born residents	1.8%	4.1%	7.2%	14.1%	11th	495th of 962
Population	5,942	60,969	10,077,761	334,922,499	10th	436th of 962
Average commuteStrength	19.1 min	21 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	9th	834th of 941
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.2%	16.9%	32.4%	35.7%	8th	787th of 961
Tech workers	0.6%	0.9%	3.1%	3.8%	7th	761st of 961
Healthcare workers	5.8%	6.1%	10.1%	9.7%	7th	832nd of 961
Government workers	7.4%	9%	11.6%	14.5%	5th	854th of 961

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

11%

35–44

13%

45–54

16%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

43.3

Under 18

21.6%

65 and over

19.4%

Race and ethnicity

White89%
Black0.4%
Hispanic7%
Asian0.8%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.3%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

20.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

54.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

Households

Households: 2,447
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 64.6%
Married couples: 54.7%
Living alone: 29.3%
Veterans (of adults): 5.3%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

16%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

49099

$70,307

St. Joseph Co.

$66,425

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,787

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

13.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.407

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

49099

$176,800

St. Joseph Co.

$178,300

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

49099

$941

St. Joseph Co.

$849

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

84%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

11%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,820
Owner-occupied: 78.2%
Vacant: 13.2%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 6.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 55.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 25.4%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.0%

Worked from home

Other

0.5%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

21%

10–19

39%

20–29

20%

30–44

14%

45–59

60+

Average commute

19.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

18%

Construction and repair

14%

Office and admin

10%

Transportation and moving

10%

Sales

10%

Management

Healthcare

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Computer and math

0.6%

Police and fire

0.3%

Arts, media and sports

0.2%

Industries

Manufacturing

40%

Retail

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Health care and social assistance

Education

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Arts and recreation

Admin, support and management

Public administration

0.6%

Professional and technical services

0.2%

Information

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$47,864

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

7.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	49099	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$66,000	$74,888
Service	$11,538	$26,804
Sales and office	$43,494	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$50,000	$49,199
Production and transportation	$48,874	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

43%

Some college

18%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
Households with broadband: 84.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 64.6%
No internet access: 10.4%
Without health insurance: 6.4%
Limited-English households: 0.1%

Geography

City (USPS): White Pigeon
State: Michigan
County: St. Joseph County
Center point: 41.7933° N, 85.6718° W
Land area: 58 sq mi
Water area: 3.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

49099 spans 2 counties

St. Joseph County82% of land
Cass County18% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

White Pigeon2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 49099

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
49042	Constantine, MI	4.6 mi	4,564	$72,910	$160,800
46565	Shipshewana, IN	8.4 mi	9,014	$96,199	$340,400
46540	Middlebury, IN	8.5 mi	12,993	$96,615	$313,700
46507	Bristol, IN	8.9 mi	9,991	$82,683	$245,400
49061	Jones, MI	9.2 mi	1,799	$79,229	$223,500
49130	Union, MI	9.8 mi	1,258	$76,667	$341,900
49032	Centreville, MI	11 mi	3,287	$66,420	$181,500
49091	Sturgis, MI	12 mi	19,337	$67,333	$182,600
49093	Three Rivers, MI	13 mi	18,433	$63,118	$183,100
49095	Vandalia, MI	14 mi	2,432	$83,393	$264,300
49075	Nottawa, MI	14 mi	182	$105,147	$88,900
46528	Goshen, IN	15 mi	26,248	$81,529	$247,600

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Questions about 49099

What city is zip code 49099?

49099 is assigned to White Pigeon, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 49099 in?

49099 is mostly in St. Joseph County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 49099?

About 5,942 people live in 49099, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 49099 in?

49099 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 49099?

The median household income in 49099 is $70,307.

What zip codes are near 49099?

The closest zip codes to 49099 are 49042, 46565, 46540, 46507, 49061.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49099, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.