What is the largest city in Berrien County, MI?

Niles is the largest city or town in Berrien County, with about 11,803 residents.

How many ZIP codes are in Berrien County?

Berrien County includes 22 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 49022, 49038, 49084, 49085, 49098.

What is the population of Berrien County, MI?

About 153,288 people live in Berrien County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What counties border Berrien County?

Berrien County borders St. Joseph County, IN, LaPorte County, IN, Van Buren County, Cass County.

Berrien County, MI: Cities, ZIP Codes & Local Data

Population

153,288

Land area

568sq mi

People per sq mi

270

ZIP codes

22

Berrien County at a glance

Berrien County is 52% denser than Michigan as a whole.
It is the 16th most populous of 83 counties in Michigan.
Households here earn a median of $65,425 a year, 10% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $224,300 (3% below Michigan) and median rent is $942 a month.
The biggest population centers are Niles (11,803), Benton Harbor (8,953) and St. Joseph (7,986).

Local data for Berrien County, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Berrien County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$65,425

Poverty rate

15.1%

Median home value

$224,300

Prices +3.7% in a year

Median rent

$942/mo

Homeownership

72.8%

Bachelor's or higher

30.9%

Median age

42.7

Average commute

21.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (34,468), Irish Americans (15,856), Mexican Americans (7,166).

Home values and rents Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,183

60,632 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$64,094

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.13B

FY 2026, $7,313 per person

PPP loans

$269M

4,017 loans, 36,566 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$880K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

Economy Federal spending PPP loans

How people get to work

Berrien County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Drove alone76.4%
Carpooled8.3%
Public transit0.3%
Walked2.7%
Bicycle0.3%
Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
Worked from home11.2%

Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Berrien County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

422

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

304

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 20°F

38.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone 21 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Berrien County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.8%

U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts

Diabetes

13.5%

U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts

Smoking

15.0%

U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.3%

U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Berrien County

Population shown

Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Berrien County, MI?: Niles is the largest city or town in Berrien County, with about 11,803 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Berrien County?: Berrien County includes 22 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 49022, 49038, 49084, 49085, 49098.
What is the population of Berrien County, MI?: About 153,288 people live in Berrien County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Berrien County?: Berrien County borders St. Joseph County, IN, LaPorte County, IN, Van Buren County, Cass County.