What city is ZIP code 49050?

ZIP code 49050 is in Dowling, MI (Barry County).

What county is ZIP code 49050 in?

ZIP code 49050 is mostly in Barry County, Michigan.

How many people live in ZIP code 49050?

About 1,467 people live in the 49050 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 49050

Dowling, MI, Barry County

Population

1,467

Land area

25.4sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Dowling

ZIP 49050 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 49050 at a glance

ZIP 49050 (Dowling) is 68% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
The median household income is $75,089, 3% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $275,400 (19% above Michigan) and median rent is $575 a month.

Local data for ZIP 49050

Counts from official public data

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Housing and community stats

ZIP 49050, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$75,089

Poverty rate

9.3%

Median home value

$275,400

Prices +12.6% in a year

Median rent

$575/mo

Homeownership

90.9%

Bachelor's or higher

11.0%

Median age

49.2

Average commute

32.2 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

103

$3.5M annual payroll

PPP loans

$821K

19 loans

Campaign donations

$3,138

48% D, 29% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 49050, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

290

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

181

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 17°F

34.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 49050, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.6%

U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts

Diabetes

12.9%

U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts

Smoking

17.4%

U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.8%

U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 49050?: ZIP code 49050 is in Dowling, MI (Barry County).
What county is ZIP code 49050 in?: ZIP code 49050 is mostly in Barry County, Michigan.
How many people live in ZIP code 49050?: About 1,467 people live in the 49050 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.