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Jackson, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49201

Jackson County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

45,190
114/sq mi
$74,484
Median income
$215,900
Median home value
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jackson pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
114
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49201 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49201 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, with 45,190 residents across 395.7 square miles, a density of 114 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49201 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,484 (2% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $33,966. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. Median home value sits at $215,900 (2% below the state average), median rent at $976 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49201, plus 6 more within Jackson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 49201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackson, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49201.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 49201, Jackson, 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

45,190

Population

395.7

Area (sq mi)

114

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49201?

41.5

Median Age

55.4%

Male

44.6%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 81.8%
African American 8.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$74,484

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$33,966

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49201 ranks nationally

Jackson, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$74,484 Top 46% higher than 54% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

17,904

Total Housing Units

16,564

Occupied Units

1,340

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.2%
Renter 25.8%

$215,900

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$976

Median Rent

1974

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

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

172

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+72%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49201 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 125
2021 +10.4% 138
2022 +13.0% 156
2023 +4.9% 164
2024 +5.3% 172

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 813 business establishments in ZIP 49201, employing approximately 17,238 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,319,341,000.

813

Businesses

17,238

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 138 17.0%
Retail trade 91 11.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 81 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 76 9.3%
Construction 71 8.7%
Manufacturing 61 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 54 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 47 5.8%
Finance and insurance 45 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 4.8%
Wholesale trade 38 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 18 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 2.1%
Utilities 11 1.4%
Information 10 1.2%
Educational services 7 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 49201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49201 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 49201 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
49202 Jackson, MI 20,661 2.0 mi
49203 Jackson, MI 38,280 2.2 mi
49254 Michigan Center, MI 3,321 3.7 mi
49234 Clarklake, MI 2,579 9.1 mi
49272 Pleasant Lake, MI 2,417 10.1 mi
49277 Rives Junction, MI 3,668 10.4 mi
49261 Napoleon, MI 290 9.6 mi
49246 Horton, MI 3,255 10.7 mi
49259 Munith, MI 2,523 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

49203 standard
Jackson, MI
Pop: 38,280
49202 standard
Jackson, MI
Pop: 20,661
49230 standard
Brooklyn, MI
Pop: 10,475
49240 standard
Grass Lake, MI
Pop: 8,703
49269 standard
Parma, MI
Pop: 5,998
49283 standard
Spring Arbor, MI
Pop: 4,362

Related Areas

Jackson County Jackson, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49201 in? ▼
ZIP code 49201 (Jackson) is located in Jackson County, Michigan. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49201? ▼
ZIP code 49201 in Jackson, MI has a population of 45,190 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49201? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49201 is $74,484, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49201? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49201 is $215,900, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49201? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49201 is White at 81.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49201? ▼
ZIP code 49201 has 813 business establishments employing approximately 17,238 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49201? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49201 are: Health care and social assistance (138), Retail trade (91), Professional, scientific, and technical services (81). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49201? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49201 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 49201? ▼
In ZIP code 49201, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% 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 49201? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49201 is 21.9 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 49201? ▼
In ZIP code 49201, approximately 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49201? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49201 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.