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St. Joseph, MI
City in Berrien County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49085.
Population
7,986
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,493
ZIP codes
1
St. Joseph and its ZIP codes
St. Joseph at a glance
- St. Joseph is about 14 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 127th among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- The median household income is $84,057, 15% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $299,000 (29% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,081 a month.
Local data for St. Joseph, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
St. Joseph, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,057
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$299,000
Median rent
$1,081/mo
Homeownership
58.0%
Bachelor's or higher
55.3%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,293), Irish Americans (901), Italian Americans (550).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berrien County. PPP loans are for St. Joseph.
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
St. Joseph, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.3%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home15.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
St. Joseph, 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° / 20°F
35.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in St. Joseph, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in St. Joseph
1 in or overlapping St. Joseph. Population shown
Cities near St. Joseph
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fair PlainCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 4.3 |
| Benton HarborCity | 2.2 mi | 4.4 |
| ShorehamVillage | 2.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Benton HeightsCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 3.9 |
| StevensvilleVillage | 6 mi | 1 |
| MillburgCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.8 |
| BarodaVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake Michigan BeachCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 3.8 |
| ColomaCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| BridgmanCity | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| Eau ClaireVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Berrien SpringsVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Paw Paw LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| WatervlietCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| New TroyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Shorewood-Tower Hills-HarbertCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is St. Joseph, MI in?
- St. Joseph is in Berrien County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in St. Joseph, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping St. Joseph include 49085.
- What is the population of St. Joseph, MI?
- About 7,986 people live in St. Joseph, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near St. Joseph?
- Nearby places include Fair Plain (1.9 mi), Benton Harbor (2.2 mi), Shoreham (2.8 mi), Benton Heights (4.9 mi), Stevensville (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023