ZIP Code 49030 in Burr Oak, MI

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Burr Oak, Michigan
Counties:Saint Joseph County[Primary]
Branch County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:36:16 PM
Population:2,711 [See All]
Area Code:269
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:41.8487, -85.3299
Land Area:49.354 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 49030 has 2,711 residents and 872 households (average 3.11 persons per household). The median age is 35.1 years, younger than the state (40.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.1% male and 48.9% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.4%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:2,711Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:2,435Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:2,858Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:54.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$64,539Source: Census ACS
Households:872Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$119,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.11Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.41Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,3642,3672,3562,4882,5522,6932,4392,4412,4202,5682,6082,4862,435
Decennial Census2,523------------------2,711------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 35.1

Male Median Age: 32.9

Female Median Age: 37

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male901231571297872767874806179937937362716
Female10785121976676767573657490767951463534
Total19720827822614414815215314714513516916915888826250
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,45190.54%
Black:70.26%
Hispanic:*1676.17%
Asian:80.30%
American Indian:160.59%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:582.14%
Total:2,707100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1,38551.09%32.9 years
Females:1,32648.91%37.0 years
Total:2,711100%35.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,34096.10%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:10.04%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:451.85%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:493.86%
Total Population:2,435100%
Total Native Population:2,34196.14%
Total Foreign-born Population:943.86%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $64,539, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $20,715 (47.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,135. Family households earn a median of $73,512 versus $36,225 for nonfamily households (a difference of $37,287). By gender, male median income is $54,167 and female is $37,117, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $17,050 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 66.6%, which is higher than the state rate (61.4%). The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Production (40.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$43,824$39,408$40,170$42,702$44,922$49,250$48,693$53,631$52,404$56,650$59,833$66,167$64,539
Median Family Income$46,394$44,792$45,500$48,611$48,385$55,714$56,731$62,917$62,407$62,098$64,119$74,457$73,512
Median NonFamily Income$26,094$24,511$26,205$25,917$27,938$26,953$28,477$28,147$30,877$31,181$32,117$33,727$36,225
Median Male Income$35,625$34,417$33,125$37,386$38,494$41,029$42,407$45,885$48,977$48,000$52,222$53,676$54,167
Median Female Income$28,854$26,806$26,712$28,542$28,906$30,774$30,673$32,708$31,634$31,221$32,311$34,691$37,117
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1,19765.52%
Unemployed:191.04%
Not In Labor Force:61133.44%
Total:1,827100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:19816.54%
Service:18415.37%
Sales and Office:16313.62%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:16914.12%
Production, transportation, and material moving:48340.35%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,197100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $119,300, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $28,900 (31.97%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,500. The median gross rent is $1,076, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $266 (32.84%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $405. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.43% (50.83% with a mortgage, 49.17% free-and-clear) and renters 16.57% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.00%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (12.16%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$90,400$88,100$90,400$86,800$88,200$87,300$89,300$88,500$97,800$98,600$119,200$118,800$119,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:106.99%
$500 to $999:4330.07%
$1,000 to $1,499:6344.06%
$1,500 to $1,999:106.99%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:1711.89%
Total:143100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$810$772$763$710$688$646$641$646$671$669$761$885$1,076
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):36642.41%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):35441.02%
Renter Occupied:14316.57%
Total Occupied Housing Units:863100%

Occupied Housing Units:86392.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):758.00%
Total Housing Units:938100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:79384.54%
Multi-Family Units:313.30%
Other Units:11412.15%
Total Housing Units:938100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 4.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 84.40%, which is markedly below the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 14.20%, which is markedly above the state rate (5.00%). The share of people in poverty is 4.70%, which is markedly below the state rate (8.80%), down 9.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (55.21%). College enrollment is 13.33%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1409.07%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1016.54%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):72546.96%
Some college, no degree:32220.85%
Associate's degree:18511.98%
Bachelor's degree:462.98%
Graduate or professional degree:251.62%
Total:1,544100%
High school or higher:1,30384.39%
Bachelor's degree or higher:714.60%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,41251.22%
Public Insurance:1,00036.27%
No Insurance:34512.51%
Total:2,757100%
Has Health Insurance:2,41287.49%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty13.7%15.8%15.1%15.4%17.2%13.5%10.5%7.8%7.7%5.2%4.5%4.9%4.7%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:61.03%
Kindergarten:498.38%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):32355.21%
High school (grades 9-12):12922.05%
College or graduate school:7813.33%
Total:585100%
Early Childhood:559.40%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):50185.64%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 49030 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 31 business establishments, employing about 191 people with an annual payroll of $8,856,000. USPS data shows 919 residential mailboxes and 9 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:919Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:9Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,078Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:919Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:31Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,910,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$8,856,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:191Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 49030 is located in Saint Joseph County, Michigan, within the Sturgis, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 44780) and Michigan's 5th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 60,870 people, about 4.45% of whom live in ZIP Code 49030. It covers 49.354 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.927 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Sturgis, MISource: Census
CBSA Number:44780Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:60,870Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:49.354 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.927 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:2348.7 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2611920Source: Census
Place Name:Burr Oak village; MichiganSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


49031 | | 49029

Schools in ZIP Code 49030


ZIP Code 49030 is in the Burr Oak Community School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Burr Oak Elementary School 326 East Eagle St
Burr Oak, MI 49030
District: Burr Oak Community School District
Burr Oak High School 326 East Eagle St
Burr Oak, MI 49030
District: Burr Oak Community School District
Burr Oak Virtual Academy 326 East Eagle Street
Burr Oak, MI 49030
District: Burr Oak Community School District
Trinity Lutheran School 406 S Lakeview Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lake Area Christian School 63590 Borgert Rd
Sturgis, MI 49091
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Mary's Assumption School 204 Albers Rd
Bronson, MI 49028
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 49030


Glen Oaks Community College 62249 Shimmel Rd
Centreville, MI 49032-9719
Type: Post Secondary
Hillsdale Beauty College 440 Marshall Street
Coldwater, MI 49036-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Trine University 1 University Ave
Angola, IN 46703-1764
Type: Post Secondary
Ross Medical Education Center-Battle Creek 3600 Capital Ave., Sw, Suite 104
Battle Creek, MI 49015
Type: Post Secondary
West Michigan College Of Barbering And Beauty 3200 South Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Type: Post Secondary
The Salon Professional Academy-Battle Creek 1416 W. Columbia Ave.
Battle Creek, MI 49015
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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