PlainZIP

Brooklyn, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49230

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

10,475
62/sq mi
$83,458
Median income
$270,000
Median home value
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
62
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49230 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49230 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Jackson County, Michigan, home to 10,475 residents across 170.0 square miles, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49230 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,458 (14% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $55,567. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. Housing costs here run $270,000 for a typical home value (23% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,197 a month; 89.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.3, and the average commute is 39 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jackson County, letting you compare 49230 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 49230

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49230.

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 49230, Brooklyn, 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

10,475

Population

170.0

Area (sq mi)

62

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49230?

55.3

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$83,458

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$55,567

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

39.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49230 ranks nationally

Brooklyn, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,458 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,916

Total Housing Units

4,445

Occupied Units

1,471

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.8%
Renter 10.2%

$270,000

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$1,197

Median Rent

1975

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

185

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+85%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49230 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 128
2021 +11.0% 142
2022 +10.1% 157
2023 +11.1% 174
2024 +6.2% 185

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 213 business establishments in ZIP 49230, employing approximately 1,901 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,449,000.

213

Businesses

1,901

Employees

$76.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 37 17.4%
Other services (except public administration) 31 14.6%
Accommodation and food services 26 12.2%
Construction 22 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 22 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 6.6%
Finance and insurance 12 5.6%
Manufacturing 7 3.3%
Information 7 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.4%

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 49230 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 49230 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 49230 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 49230 ranks #5 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
49261 Napoleon, MI 290 4.7 mi
49263 Norvell, MI 85 4.8 mi
49265 Onsted, MI 4,958 6.5 mi
49234 Clarklake, MI 2,579 7.8 mi
49233 Cement City, MI 2,646 7.6 mi
49253 Manitou Beach, MI 3,166 9.2 mi
49287 Tipton, MI 2,099 8.8 mi
49220 Addison, MI 2,290 9.3 mi
49254 Michigan Center, MI 3,321 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

49201 standard
Jackson, MI
Pop: 45,190
49203 standard
Jackson, MI
Pop: 38,280
49202 standard
Jackson, MI
Pop: 20,661
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 Brooklyn, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49230 in? ▼
ZIP code 49230 (Brooklyn) 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 49230? ▼
ZIP code 49230 in Brooklyn, MI has a population of 10,475 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49230? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49230 is $83,458, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49230? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49230 is $270,000, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49230? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49230 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49230? ▼
ZIP code 49230 has 213 business establishments employing approximately 1,901 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49230? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49230 are: Retail trade (37), Other services (except public administration) (31), Accommodation and food services (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49230? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49230 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 85%. 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 49230? ▼
In ZIP code 49230, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 49230? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49230 is 39.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49230? ▼
In ZIP code 49230, approximately 89.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49230? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49230 is 6.3% 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.