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U.S. ZIP Code · MI49098

Berrien County · Niles, MI

Typical home value

$231,898[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.5%
5-year / yr
+4.0%
10-year / yr
+5.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-18.4%
vs metro
-26.4%
vs state
-3.0%
ZIP 49098 location in MI
Location of ZIP 49098 in MI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 49098 is worth $231,898 — 26.4% below the Niles, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.5%. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,374[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Berrien County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
6,215[3]
Median household income
$59,047[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Berrien County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-321[5]
Moved in
3,299
Moved out
3,620

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
2
  • Watervliet Senior High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Watervliet School District

    376 students

  • South Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Watervliet School District

    347 students

  • North Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Watervliet School District

    317 students

  • Watervliet Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Watervliet School District

    297 students

  • WAY Watervliet High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Watervliet School District

    99 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,173
Loan principal$185,518
Down payment$46,380
Total interest paid$236,618

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,563
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
6th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
78th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 49098?
The typical home in 49098 is worth $231,898, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 49098?
Home values in 49098 are up 6.5% over the past year, and up 4.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 49098?
The effective property tax rate in 49098 is 1.0% — roughly $2,374 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 49098?
ZIP code 49098 has a population of 6,215 and a median household income of $59,047.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Buchanan, MI

    Typical home
    $235,900
    Gross yield
  • MI

    Typical home
    $222,670
    Gross yield
  • Galien, MI

    Typical home
    $244,373
    Gross yield
  • Lake Michigan Beach CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $248,123
    Gross yield
  • Niles, MI

    Typical home
    $210,335
    Gross yield
  • Eau Claire, MI

    Typical home
    $258,787
    Gross yield

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