Berrien County GIS Maps
Berrien County, Michigan, has 154,316 residents and covers 567.8 square miles. The population declined 1.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Berrien County is 26021.
Niles is the county's largest population center. Berrien County also includes 23 zip codes, 14 public school districts and 48 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Berrien County Trends
- Population
- 154,316▾
- Median Home Value
- $211,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 22,941▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Berrien County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Berrien County Population
Berrien County had 154,316 residents in 2020. That was 1.6% lower than in 2010. Berrien County had 8,137 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 272 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Niles, Benton Harbor and Saint Joseph.
Population Trend in Berrien County MI
Berrien County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Berrien County Zip Codes
Berrien County has 23 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Niles (49120), Benton Harbor (49022) and Saint Joseph (49085). Niles is the largest zip by population, with about 37,076 residents or 24% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 59% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Berrien County MI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49120 | Niles | 37,076 | ▾ -0.1% |
| 49022 | Benton Harbor | 30,143 | ▾ -5.3% |
| 49085 | Saint Joseph | 24,047 | ▴ 1% |
| 49103 | Berrien Springs | 11,508 | ▴ 3.8% |
| 49127 | Stevensville | 10,811 | ▴ 1.1% |
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Berrien County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Berrien County Demographics
Berrien County has a median age of 42.6, which makes the county a little older than Michigan overall. About 21.6% of residents are under 18, while 20.8% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.8% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 30.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.8%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Berrien County MI
Median Age
42.6
Under 18
21.6%
Age 65+
20.8%
Bachelor's+
30.2%
Berrien County School Districts
Berrien County is served by 14 public school districts with 22,941 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Berrien Springs Public Schools, Niles Community and St. Joseph Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 48% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Berrien County MI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien Springs Public Schools | 4,989 | 21.7% | ▴ 5.6% |
| Niles Community School District | 3,107 | 13.5% | ▾ -5.6% |
| St. Joseph Public Schools | 2,918 | 12.7% | ▴ 0.5% |
| Lakeshore School District | 2,635 | 11.5% | ▾ -1.4% |
| Buchanan Community School District | 1,567 | 6.8% | ▴ 1.6% |
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Berrien County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Berrien County Housing & Real Estate
Berrien County has a median home value of $211,400 and a median gross rent of $923. About 73% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Michigan median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $388,100 and homes spent about 51 days on the market.
Berrien County Housing Mix
Berrien County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Berrien County Housing Trends
Berrien County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Berrien County, MI
Berrien County has 7,431 business listings across 782 categories. The largest categories in Berrien County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (278, 3.7%), Real Estate Agents (146, 2.0%), and Farm (108, 1.5%). The full Berrien County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Berrien County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Berrien County, MI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 278 | 3.7% |
| Real Estate Agents | 146 | 2.0% |
| Farm | 108 | 1.5% |
| Gas Stations | 107 | 1.4% |
| Parks & Recreation | 106 | 1.4% |
| Auto Repair | 99 | 1.3% |
| Medical Offices | 88 | 1.2% |
| Hotels | 82 | 1.1% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 78 | 1.0% |
| Insurance Agencies | 74 | 1.0% |
Berrien County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals Rehabilitation | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | St Joseph |
| Union Pier Alex | Accommodation | Chikaming Twp |
| Tri-County Bookkeepers & CPAs | Accountant | St Joseph |
| Line Dancer Sportfishing | Active Life | Benton Harbor |
| Body Mechanics | Acupuncture | Stevensville |
| Lion's Den | Adult Entertainment | Sawyer |
| Holt Bosse | Advertising Agency | St Joseph |
| C3 Seeds and Farm | Agricultural Cooperatives | Berrien Twp |
| Berrien County Farm Bureau | Agricultural Service | Berrien Springs |
| Nutrien Ag Solutions | Agriculture | Benton Harbor |
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Berrien County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Berrien County Basemaps
Berrien County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Berrien County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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