ZIP Code 49201

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Jackson · Jackson County · Michigan

Population
45,190

114/sq mi

Median income
$74,484

▼ 2% vs US

higher than 54% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$215,900

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.4%

Median age 41.5

Land area
395.7 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 49201 in Jackson, Michigan has a population of 45,190. The median household income is $74,484, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $215,900, 22% below the US average. 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 49201 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 395.7 square miles in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. The area is home to 45,190 residents, producing a population density of 114 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 49201 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49201 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $215,900 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $976 per month, and 74.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49201 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 49201 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 49201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

45,190

Population

395.7

Area (sq mi)

114

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 49201 vs 49202 →

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Jackson, MI

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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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