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Cass County, MI
5 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Cass County, Michigan.
Population
51,520
Land area
490sq mi
People per sq mi
105
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Cass County
Cass County at a glance
- Cass County is 41% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,443 a year, 3% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,000 (6% below Michigan) and median rent is $916 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Dowagiac (5,732), Cassopolis (1,834) and Edwardsburg (1,472).
Local data for Cass County, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cass County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,443
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$218,000
Prices +4.4% in a year
Median rent
$916/mo
Homeownership
81.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,800), Irish Americans (5,329), Polish Americans (2,671).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,849
9,582 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,552
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$416M
FY 2026, $8,069 per person
PPP loans
$97.2M
1,366 loans, 11,855 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$523K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Cass County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cass County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
403
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
49
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cass County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Cass County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Cass County, MI?
- Dowagiac is the largest city or town in Cass County, with about 5,732 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Cass County?
- Cass County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 49031, 49047, 49061, 49067, 49095.
- What is the population of Cass County, MI?
- About 51,520 people live in Cass County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Cass County?
- Cass County borders St. Joseph County, IN, Kalamazoo County, Elkhart County, IN, Berrien County, Van Buren County, St. Joseph County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023