ZIP Code 49022 - Benton Harbor Michigan

49022 Overview

ZIP Code 49022 is located in Benton Harbor Michigan. Portions of 49022 are also in Fair Plain and Benton Heights and Millburg and Lake Michigan Beach and Benton Charter Township and Bainbridge Township and Hagar Township and Sodus Township and St. Joseph Charter Township and Keeler Township. 49022 is primarily within Berrien County, with some portions in Van Buren County. Regionally, 49022 is located in the Southbend-Elkhart Area.

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ZIP Code 49022 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameBenton Harbor
Primary CountyBerrien County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)29,985
Area Code(s)269
Current Time
EST

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49022 Demographics

49022 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Michigan based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 49022 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49022 is African American. The current unemployment level in 49022 is 4.6%.

Population29,985
Population Growth Rate-4.19%
Population Density422 People per Square Mile
Total Households12,247
Percentage High Income Households0.9%
Median Household Income (2021)$33,402
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$565,520
Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024)4.6%
Majority Race/EthnictyAfrican American - 53.72%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyAfrican American - 78.14%

49022 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White12,03440.09%
Black16,10453.65%
Hispanic1,6475.49%
Asian1330.44%
Native American590.2%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander370.12%

49022 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2618.16%
Black2,56380.09%
Hispanic35711.16%
Asian50.16%
Native American90.28%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander50.16%

49022 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1,67310.71%
Bachelor Degree1,2638.09%
High School Diploma6,00538.46%
No High School Diploma3142.01%
GED or Alternate1,1727.51%
1 or More Years of College3,02219.35%
Associates Degree1,2968.3%
Masters Degree7244.64%
Professional Degree880.56%
Doctorate Degree570.37%

49022 Geography

Coordinates42.11319733,-86.36505127
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 49022
RegionsSouthbend-Elkhart Area
Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaNiles, MI
Time ZoneEastern Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Area71 Square Miles

49022 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6b: -5F to 0F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion56d - Michigan Lake Plain

49022 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)17202837465661595242332339
Avg Max Temp (°F)31354557687881807362473558
Avg Precip (In.)2.311.72.443.683.353.543.273.54.153.13.332.7637.14

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