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New Buffalo city, MI

ZIP 49117 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 49117

49117 has a population of 3,512 with a median age of 56.0 yrs (52.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.6%+49% vs US avg
x
Black
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.8%-69% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
12.8%-42% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.0%-16% vs US avg
x
65+
35.2%+116% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.0%-64% vs US avg
x
High school
24.4%-7% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.0%-10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
45.6%+35% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.6%+18% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.6%-30% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.9%+35% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.0%
x
Diversity Index
16/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
13.2%+15% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
9.0%-36% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.6%-67% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
15.1%+161% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 49117

Poverty Rate
13.2%+15% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
9.0%-36% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.6%-67% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.6%-17% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
5.8%-50% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
15.1%+161% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,512
Median age56.0
Poverty rate13.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.6%
Hispanic5.8%
Black0.3%
Asian2.8%
Foreign-born9.0%