Jones, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49061
Cass County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,622
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,229
- Median income Near-median income area
- $223,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jones pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49061 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49061 covers 97.1 square miles in Jones, Cass County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,622 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49061 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,229 (8% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,023. The poverty rate is 10.8%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $223,500 (2% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,049; 87.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cass County, so 49061 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 49061
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jones, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49061.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49061, Jones, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,622
Population
97.1
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49061?
34.9
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
0.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$79,229
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$31,023
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49061 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Jones, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$79,229 Top 32% higher than 68% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
834housing units
834
Total Housing Units
665
Occupied Units
169
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$223,500
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,049
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+28.6%
YoY Change (2022)
246
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+146%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49061 have increased 28.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +18.5% | 174 |
| 2019 | -5.3% | 165 |
| 2020 | +18.8% | 196 |
| 2021 | -2.4% | 191 |
| 2022 | +28.6% | 246 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 49061, employing approximately 199 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,877,000.
24
Businesses
199
Employees
$4.9M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 33.3% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 25.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 16.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49061 vs 49095 →
ZIP 49061 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49099
White Pigeon (49099)
5,629 residents
- 49067
Marcellus (49067)
4,522 residents
- 49095 1,960
Vandalia (49095)
1,960 residents
- 49130 1,659
Union (49130)
1,659 residents
- 49061 1,622
Jones (49061)
1,622 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49061 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49061 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49095
Vandalia (49095)
$83,393 median income
- 49061
Jones (49061)
$79,229 median income
- 49130
Union (49130)
$76,667 median income
- 49067
Marcellus (49067)
$74,583 median income
- 49099
White Pigeon (49099)
$70,307 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49061 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49061, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,622 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 49061 in?
ZIP code 49061 (Jones) is located in Cass County, Michigan. Cass County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cass-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49061?
ZIP code 49061 in Jones, MI has a population of 1,622 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49061?
The median household income in ZIP 49061 is $79,229, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49061?
The median home value in ZIP 49061 is $223,500, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49061?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49061 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49061?
ZIP code 49061 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 199 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49061?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49061 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49061?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49061 increased by 28.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49061?
In ZIP code 49061, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49061?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49061 is 23.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49061?
In ZIP code 49061, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49061?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49061 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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