| City: | Riverside, Michigan |
| County: | Berrien County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:01:24 AM |
| Population: | 87 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 269 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.1833, -86.3826 |
| Land Area: | 0.093 sq mi |
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One rural carrier route serves the area, supplemented by a general delivery route and four PO Box routes. The post office handles mail for 15 businesses in addition to residential customers. With 11 ZIP+4 records covering just three street names, this is among the smallest postal footprints in Michigan.
The median age of 51.4 years shows an aging population. The 2.72 people per household ratio is typical for family households. Census data shows 71 white residents, 2 Black residents, and small numbers of other racial groups, with 16 Hispanic residents of any race making up 18% of the population.
With just three street names, Riverside has one of the smallest street networks in Michigan. Riverside Road dominates with most delivery points, while Fikes Road and 1st Street serve outlying properties. The limited street infrastructure reflects both the tiny geographic area and the reliance on PO Box delivery.
ZIP Code 49084 has 87 residents and 32 households (average 2.72 persons per household). The median age is 51.4 years, significantly older than the state (40.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.3% male and 51.7% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (81.6%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 87Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 38Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 935.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $54,375Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 32Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $165,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.72Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.41Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 25 | 28 | 5 | 7 | 36 | 39 | 39 | 41 | 39 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 38 | 38 |
| Decennial Census | 36 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 87 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51.4
Male Median Age: 51.3
Female Median Age: 51.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
| White: | 71 | 87.65% |
| Black: | 2 | 2.47% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 3.70% |
| Asian: | 1 | 1.23% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 1.23% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 3.70% |
| Total: | 81 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 42 | 48.28% | 51.3 years |
| Females: | 45 | 51.72% | 51.5 years |
| Total: | 87 | 100% | 51.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 38 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 38 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 38 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $54,375, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $37,500 (222.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $54,375. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $56,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $56,250). By gender, male median income is $58,750 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $58,750 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.6%, which is modestly under the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (30.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $16,875 | $28,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,643 | $53,250 | $41,875 | $54,375 |
| Median Family Income | $40,417 | $40,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $32,000 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $51,250 | $56,250 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $53,000 | $56,000 | $58,750 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 20 | 60.61% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 13 | 39.39% |
| Total: | 33 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 2 | 10.00% |
| Service: | 5 | 25.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 5 | 25.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2 | 10.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 6 | 30.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 20 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $165,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $73,300 (79.93%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $165,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $91,700 | $92,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $115,300 | $135,000 | $169,600 | $165,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 5 | 100.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 5 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 8 | 38.10% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 8 | 38.10% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5 | 23.81% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 21 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 21 | 67.74% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 10 | 32.26% |
| Total Housing Units: | 31 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 21 | 67.74% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 10 | 32.26% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 31 | 100% |
In 2024, 17.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 85.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 100.00 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4 | 14.29% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 14 | 50.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 5 | 17.86% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4 | 14.29% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1 | 3.57% |
| Total: | 28 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 24 | 85.71% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5 | 17.86% |
| Private Insurance: | 17 | 40.48% |
| Public Insurance: | 25 | 59.52% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 42 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 42 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5 | 50.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5 | 50.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 10 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 10 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 49084 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 109 people with an annual payroll of $10,891,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 404Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,093,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $10,891,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 109Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 49084 is located in Berrien County, Michigan, within the Niles, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35660) and Michigan's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 156,813 people, about 0.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 49084. It covers 0.093 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Niles, MISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 35660Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 156,813Source: Census |
| MSA: | Benton Harbor, MI MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.093 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 8457.8 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 49084 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.