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Dowagiac, MI
City in Cass County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49047.
Population
5,732
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,287
ZIP codes
1
Dowagiac and its ZIP codes
Dowagiac at a glance
- Dowagiac is about 7.2 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,166, 34% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,800 (44% below Michigan) and median rent is $840 a month.
Local data for Dowagiac, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dowagiac, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,166
Poverty rate
21.4%
Median home value
$130,800
Median rent
$840/mo
Homeownership
58.1%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,019), Irish Americans (812), Mexican Americans (506).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cass County. PPP loans are for Dowagiac.
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
$13.7M
244 loans, 1,791 jobs reported
How people get to work
Dowagiac, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.7%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dowagiac, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
403
Countywide, mostly 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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dowagiac, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Dowagiac
1 in or overlapping Dowagiac. Population shown
Cities near Dowagiac
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CassopolisVillage | 7 mi | 2 |
| Eau ClaireVillage | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| VandaliaVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| DecaturVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| NilesCity | 12 mi | 5.8 |
| Berrien SpringsVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| EdwardsburgVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| MarcellusVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| HartfordCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| MillburgCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| LawrenceVillage | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| WatervlietCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| BuchananCity | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| Granger, INCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 24.6 |
| ColomaCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Paw Paw LakeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dowagiac, MI in?
- Dowagiac is in Cass County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Dowagiac, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dowagiac include 49047.
- What is the population of Dowagiac, MI?
- About 5,732 people live in Dowagiac, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dowagiac?
- Nearby places include Cassopolis (7 mi), Eau Claire (10 mi), Vandalia (11 mi), Decatur (11 mi), Niles (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023