ZIP code 49047: Dowagiac, MI
49047 is a ZIP code in Dowagiac, Michigan, mainly in Cass County, part of the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area. About 14,858 people live here.
- Population
- 14,858
- Median household income
- $62,963
- Typical home value
- $224,000+5.5% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $858gross, per month
- Median age
- 42.9
- Homeowners
- 76%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 49047 details
| City | Dowagiac |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Cass County (also partly Van Buren County, Berrien County) |
| Metro area | South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 119.3 sq mi, plus 3 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 125 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 22 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 42.00465, -86.12071 |
Median rent in 49047 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $333/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $884/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,087/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 49047
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49102 | Berrien Center, MI | 7.8 mi | 1,472 |
| 49111 | Eau Claire, MI | 8.8 mi | 3,159 |
| 49045 | Decatur, MI | 9.2 mi | 5,321 |
| 49031 | Cassopolis, MI | 10.2 mi | 7,869 |
| 49104 | Berrien Springs, MI | 12.6 mi | 383 |
| 49098 | Watervliet, MI | 12.6 mi | 6,215 |
| 49057 | Hartford, MI | 12.8 mi | 6,434 |
| 49126 | Sodus, MI | 13.0 mi | 1,623 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 49047?
A typical home in ZIP code 49047 is worth about $224,000 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $62,963 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Michigan average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $224,000 homeWhat can a $62,963 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 49047
What city is ZIP code 49047?
ZIP code 49047 is in Dowagiac, MI, in Cass County.
What county is ZIP code 49047 in?
49047 is mainly in Cass County, Michigan, and partly in Van Buren County and Berrien County.
What is the population of ZIP code 49047?
About 14,858 people live in ZIP code 49047, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 49047 in?
49047 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.