ZIP code 49043
Where is ZIP code 49043?
Covert, Michigan
Van Buren County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 49043 belongs to Covert, Michigan in Van Buren County. 49043 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 269. About 2,102 people live in the 49043 area, where the median household income is $36,280. The closest ZIP codes are 49038 (Coloma, 6.6 mi south), 49098 (Watervliet, 6.8 mi south) and 49039 (Hagar Shores, 7.5 mi south).
| ZIP code | 49043 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Covert |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Van Buren County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 269 |
| Coordinates | 42.2911, -86.2743 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 490 |
Population and income in 49043
| Population | 2,102 · lower than 69% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 68 · lower than 63% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.3 years · lower than 89% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $36,280 · lower than 98% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $18,154 |
| Below the poverty line | 35% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 10% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $153,300 · lower than 76% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $725 a month |
| Housing units | 1,204 |
| Households | 796 (2.62 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 58% / 42% |
| Land area | 30.79 sq mi (plus 1.88 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49043. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 49043
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49038 | Coloma, MI | 6.6 mi S | Standard |
| 49098 | Watervliet, MI | 6.8 mi S | Standard |
| 49039 | Hagar Shores, MI | 7.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 49013 | Bangor, MI | 7.8 mi E | Standard |
| 49057 | Hartford, MI | 7.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 49090 | South Haven, MI | 7.9 mi N | Standard |
| 49084 | Riverside, MI | 9.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 49027 | Breedsville, MI | 11 mi E | PO Box only |
| 49063 | Lacota, MI | 11.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 49056 | Grand Junction, MI | 12.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 49064 | Lawrence, MI | 12.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 49022 | Benton Harbor, MI | 14.7 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 49043 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 49043
123 MAIN ST
COVERT MI 49043
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (49043-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 49043?
- 49043 is a Covert, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 49043 in?
- ZIP code 49043 is in Van Buren County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 49043 in?
- 49043 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 49043?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 49043 use area code 269.
- What is the population of ZIP code 49043?
- About 2,102 people live in ZIP code 49043, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 49043?
- The median household income in 49043 is $36,280 a year, lower than 98% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 49043?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 49043 are 49038 (Coloma, 6.6 miles), 49098 (Watervliet, 6.8 miles), 49039 (Hagar Shores, 7.5 miles) and 49013 (Bangor, 7.8 miles).