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ZIP Code 49098
Watervliet, MI, Berrien County
Population
6,215
Land area
32.6sq mi
People per sq mi
191
City
Watervliet
ZIP 49098 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 49098 at a glance
- The median household income is $59,047, 19% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,200 (29% below Michigan) and median rent is $917 a month.
Local data for ZIP 49098
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 49098, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,047
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$164,200
Prices +12.2% in a year
Median rent
$917/mo
Homeownership
73.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
22.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
105
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,367
$57.9M annual payroll
PPP loans
$7.7M
92 loans
Campaign donations
$16.2K
16% D, 5% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 49098, 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 49098, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 49098?
- ZIP code 49098 is in Watervliet, MI (Berrien County).
- What county is ZIP code 49098 in?
- ZIP code 49098 is mostly in Berrien County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 49098?
- About 6,215 people live in the 49098 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.