49098 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to WATERVLIET, MI 49098

49098 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Watervliet, Michigan. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($112,100) are significantly above average for the Niles-Benton Harbor metro area.

The average family income here is $59,319/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 49098 is $45,774.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 49098 earn an average of $37,319/year. Women earn only $21,423/year.

2,863 people in 49098 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 49098? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 20.6 minutes.

The median age here is 40. There are 2,944 men and 3,022 women. The median age for men is 39 while for women the median age is 41.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,525 people (out of the 5,966 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,401 homes, and 93 businesses every day. 87 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

49098 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Skopje, Macedonia!) and -86 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 622 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 5,966
  • White Population: 5,594
  • Black Population: 157
  • Hispanic Population: 390
  • Asian Population: 45
  • Hawaiian Population: 2
  • Indian Population: 123
  • Male Population: 2,944
  • Female Population: 3,022
  • Median Age: 40
  • Median Age of Males: 39
  • Median Age of Females: 41
  • Geography

  • Region: Midwest
  • Division: East North Central
  • State: Michigan
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Niles-Benton Harbor MI
  • County: Berrien
  • City: Watervliet
  • Longitude: -86.3
  • Latitude: 42.2
  • Elevation: 622 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 269
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 2,793
  • Drive alone: 2,310
  • Carpool: 355
  • Public transit: 3
  • Ride bikes or walk: 87

  • Average commute time: 20.6 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 209
  •    5 - 9: 372
  •    10 - 14: 306
  •    15 - 19: 401
  •    20 - 24: 596
  •    25 - 29: 284
  •    30 - 34: 330
  •    35 - 39: 32
  •    40 - 44: 74
  •    45 - 59: 100
  •    60 - 89: 61
  •    90 plus: 28
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $112,100
  • Average Annual Household Income: $39,116
  • Businesses: 107
  • Employees: 1,289
  • Annual Payroll: $35,507,000
  • Average Family Income: $59,319
  • Median Family Income: $40,187
  • Average Income for Men: $37,319
  • Average Income for Women: $21,423
  • Other Stuff

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

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Schools in 49098 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
North Elementary School
287 Baldwin Avenue
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-6755
South Elementary School
433 Lucinda Lane
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-6749
Middle Schools
Watervliet Middle School
450 E. Red Arrow Highway
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-8531
High Schools
Watervliet Senior High School
450 E. Red Arrow Highway
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-4221

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 49098 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.mipsor.state.mi.us/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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