ZIP Code 49201
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Jackson · Jackson County · Michigan
- Population
- 45,190
- Median income
- $74,484
- Median home value
- $215,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.4%
- Land area
- 395.7 sq mi
114/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.5
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
138 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
91 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
76 establishments
- Construction
Construction
71 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49201?
41.5
Median Age
55.4%
Male
44.6%
Female
2.5%
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?
$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?
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
$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
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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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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