ZIP code 49045
Where is ZIP code 49045?
Decatur, Michigan
Van Buren County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 49045 belongs to Decatur, Michigan in Van Buren County. 49045 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 5,321 people live in the 49045 area, where the median household income is $57,436. The closest ZIP codes are 49064 (Lawrence, 7.4 mi north), 49047 (Dowagiac, 8.7 mi southwest) and 49057 (Hartford, 10.1 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 49045 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Decatur |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Van Buren County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 269 |
| Coordinates | 42.1012, -86.0338 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 490 |
Population and income in 49045
| Population | 5,321 · higher than 52% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 62 · lower than 66% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.7 years · higher than 61% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $57,436 · lower than 76% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,383 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $177,300 · lower than 57% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $838 a month |
| Housing units | 2,832 |
| Households | 2,281 (2.29 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 86.42 sq mi (plus 2.5 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49045. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 49045
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49064 | Lawrence, MI | 7.4 mi N | Standard |
| 49047 | Dowagiac, MI | 8.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 49057 | Hartford, MI | 10.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 49065 | Lawton, MI | 11.1 mi E | Standard |
| 49079 | Paw Paw, MI | 11.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 49067 | Marcellus, MI | 13.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 49098 | Watervliet, MI | 13.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 49031 | Cassopolis, MI | 14.3 mi S | Standard |
| 49111 | Eau Claire, MI | 14.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 49039 | Hagar Shores, MI | 15.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 49071 | Mattawan, MI | 15.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 49095 | Vandalia, MI | 16.4 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 49045 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 49045
123 MAIN ST
DECATUR MI 49045
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (49045-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 49045?
- 49045 is a Decatur, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 49045 in?
- ZIP code 49045 is in Van Buren County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 49045 in?
- 49045 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 49045?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 49045 use area code 269.
- What is the population of ZIP code 49045?
- About 5,321 people live in ZIP code 49045, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 49045?
- The median household income in 49045 is $57,436 a year, lower than 76% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 49045?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 49045 are 49064 (Lawrence, 7.4 miles), 49047 (Dowagiac, 8.7 miles), 49057 (Hartford, 10.1 miles) and 49065 (Lawton, 11.1 miles).