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ZIP Code 49022
Benton Heights, MI, Berrien County
Population
29,460
Land area
67.3sq mi
People per sq mi
438
City
Benton Heights
ZIP 49022 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 49022 at a glance
- ZIP 49022 (Benton Heights) is about 2.5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $39,499 a year, 46% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,600 (31% below Michigan) and median rent is $881 a month.
Local data for ZIP 49022
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 49022, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,499
Poverty rate
31.0%
Median home value
$159,600
Prices +7.7% in a year
Median rent
$881/mo
Homeownership
57.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
18.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
677
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
12,013
$761M annual payroll
PPP loans
$69.97M
1,631 loans
Campaign donations
$67.75K
32% D, 26% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 49022, 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
83° / 20°F
38.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 49022, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.4%
U.S. 33.3% +15.1 pts
Diabetes
19.6%
U.S. 12.1% +7.5 pts
Smoking
22.5%
U.S. 12.8% +9.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 49022
ZIP codes near 49022
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 49084Lake Michigan Beach | 3.7 mi | 0.1 |
| 49038Coloma | 6.6 mi | 39 |
| 49085St. Joseph | 6.9 mi | 24.1 |
| 49126Eau Claire | 7 mi | 15.4 |
| 49098Watervliet | 7.8 mi | 32.6 |
| 49111Eau Claire | 8.3 mi | 43.4 |
| 49127Stevensville | 10 mi | 17.1 |
| 49104Berrien Springs | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| 49103Berrien Springs | 12 mi | 44.8 |
| 49057Hartford | 12 mi | 49.2 |
| 49043Paw Paw Lake | 13 mi | 30.8 |
| 49102Eau Claire | 13 mi | 15 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 49022?
- ZIP code 49022 is in Benton Heights, MI (Berrien County).
- What county is ZIP code 49022 in?
- ZIP code 49022 is mostly in Berrien County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 49022?
- About 29,460 people live in the 49022 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.