ZIP Code 49061
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Jones · Cass County · Michigan
- Population
- 1,622
- Median income
- $79,229
- Median home value
- $223,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.5%
- Land area
- 97.1 sq mi
17/sq mi
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.9
Detroit
ZIP code 49061 in Jones, Michigan has a population of 1,622. The median household income is $79,229, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $223,500, 20% below the US average. 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49061 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 97.1 square miles in Jones, Cass County, Michigan. The area is home to 1,622 residents, producing a population density of 17 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49061 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49061 sits at $79,229 (8% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $31,023. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $223,500 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,049 per month, and 87.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49061 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cass County, so you can benchmark 49061 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 49061
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$31,023
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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