ZIP Code 49234
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Clarklake · Jackson County · Michigan
- Population
- 2,579
- Median income
- $110,313
- Median home value
- $295,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.9%
- Land area
- 56.8 sq mi
45/sq mi
▲ 45% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.7
Detroit
ZIP code 49234 in Clarklake, Michigan has a population of 2,579. The median household income is $110,313, which is 45% above the national average. Median home value is $295,000, 6% above the US average. 32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49234 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 56.8 square miles in Clarklake, Jackson County, Michigan. The area is home to 2,579 residents, producing a population density of 45 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 49234 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49234 sits at $110,313 (50% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $59,651. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $295,000 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $1,288 per month, and 91.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49234 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 49234 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 49234
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49234.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 49234, Clarklake, 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
2,579
Population
56.8
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49234?
52.7
Median Age
55.0%
Male
45.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$110,313
Median Household Income
+50% vs state
$59,651
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,352
Total Housing Units
1,085
Occupied Units
267
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$295,000
Median Home Value
+34% vs state
$1,288
Median Rent
1964
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
+8.9%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49234 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.1% | 141 |
| 2021 | +10.5% | 156 |
| 2022 | +21.0% | 189 |
| 2023 | +5.9% | 200 |
| 2024 | +8.9% | 218 |
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 60 business establishments in ZIP 49234, employing approximately 629 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,952,000.
60
Businesses
629
Employees
$30.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 28.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 11.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.7% |
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 49234 vs 49233 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49233 | Cement City, MI | 2,646 | 3.9 mi |
| 49282 | Somerset Center, MI | 372 | 5.8 mi |
| 49203 | Jackson, MI | 38,280 | 7.3 mi |
| 49201 | Jackson, MI | 45,190 | 9.1 mi |
| 49246 | Horton, MI | 3,255 | 7.2 mi |
| 49220 | Addison, MI | 2,290 | 8.7 mi |
| 49254 | Michigan Center, MI | 3,321 | 8.0 mi |
| 49230 | Brooklyn, MI | 10,475 | 7.8 mi |
| 49261 | Napoleon, MI | 290 | 7.3 mi |
| 49249 | Jerome, MI | 3,408 | 8.1 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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