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New Buffalo, MI
City in Berrien County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49117.
Population
1,338
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
542
ZIP codes
1
New Buffalo and its ZIP codes
New Buffalo at a glance
- New Buffalo is about 3 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,702, 11% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $391,200 (69% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,042 a month.
Local data for New Buffalo, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
New Buffalo, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,702
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$391,200
Median rent
$1,042/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
42.8%
Median age
54.5
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (436), Irish Americans (177), Polish Americans (134).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berrien County. PPP loans are for New Buffalo.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 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
$1.1B
FY 2026, $7,313 per person
How people get to work
New Buffalo, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
New Buffalo, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
422
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
304
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
42.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in New Buffalo, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in New Buffalo
1 in or overlapping New Buffalo. Population shown
Cities near New Buffalo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Grand BeachVillage | 2.5 mi | 0.9 |
| MichianaVillage | 3.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Michiana Shores, INTown | 4.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Duneland Beach, INCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.2 |
| Long Beach, INTown | 6.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Three OaksVillage | 6.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Pottawattamie Park, INTown | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| Trail Creek, INTown | 8.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Michigan City, INCity | 8.9 mi | 20.6 |
| Shorewood-Tower Hills-HarbertCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 4.5 |
| Saugany Lake, INCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Rolling Prairie, INCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| Hudson Lake, INCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| New TroyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| GalienVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Town of Pines, INTown | 13 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Buffalo, MI in?
- New Buffalo is in Berrien County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in New Buffalo, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping New Buffalo include 49117.
- What is the population of New Buffalo, MI?
- About 1,338 people live in New Buffalo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Buffalo?
- Nearby places include Grand Beach (2.5 mi), Michiana (3.9 mi), Michiana Shores, IN (4.6 mi), Duneland Beach, IN (5 mi), Long Beach, IN (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023