ZIP code 49098
Where is ZIP code 49098?
Watervliet, Michigan
Berrien County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 49098 belongs to Watervliet, Michigan in Berrien County. 49098 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 6,215 people live in the 49098 area, where the median household income is $59,047. The closest ZIP codes are 49039 (Hagar Shores, 2.5 mi west), 49038 (Coloma, 3.2 mi west) and 49057 (Hartford, 4.8 mi east).
| ZIP code | 49098 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Watervliet |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Berrien County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 269 |
| Coordinates | 42.1938, -86.2604 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 490 |
Population and income in 49098
| Population | 6,215 · higher than 57% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 191 · higher than 60% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.5 years · lower than 78% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $59,047 · lower than 73% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,476 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $164,200 · lower than 67% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $917 a month |
| Housing units | 3,137 |
| Households | 2,417 (2.56 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 32.57 sq mi (plus 1.2 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49098. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 49098
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49039 | Hagar Shores, MI | 2.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 49038 | Coloma, MI | 3.2 mi W | Standard |
| 49057 | Hartford, MI | 4.8 mi E | Standard |
| 49084 | Riverside, MI | 6.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 49043 | Covert, MI | 6.8 mi N | Standard |
| 49022 | Benton Harbor, MI | 10.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 49064 | Lawrence, MI | 10.7 mi E | Standard |
| 49023 | Benton Harbor, MI | 11.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 49013 | Bangor, MI | 11.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 49126 | Sodus, MI | 11.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 49111 | Eau Claire, MI | 12.5 mi S | Standard |
| 49045 | Decatur, MI | 13.3 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 49098 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 49098
123 MAIN ST
WATERVLIET MI 49098
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (49098-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 49098?
- 49098 is a Watervliet, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 49098 in?
- ZIP code 49098 is in Berrien County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 49098 in?
- 49098 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 49098?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 49098 use area code 269.
- What is the population of ZIP code 49098?
- About 6,215 people live in ZIP code 49098, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 49098?
- The median household income in 49098 is $59,047 a year, lower than 73% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 49098?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 49098 are 49039 (Hagar Shores, 2.5 miles), 49038 (Coloma, 3.2 miles), 49057 (Hartford, 4.8 miles) and 49084 (Riverside, 6.3 miles).