PlainZIP

Concord, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49237

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

2,980
30/sq mi
$66,956
Median income
$185,600
Median home value
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49237 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49237 covers 98.7 square miles in Concord, Jackson County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,980 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49237 reports a modest median household income of $66,956 (9% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $33,507. Local economic indicators show a 7.1% poverty rate alongside 1.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $185,600 for a typical home value (15% below the state average), with rent averaging $767 a month; 91.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jackson County, letting you compare 49237 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 49237

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Concord, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49237.

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 49237, Concord, 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

2,980

Population

98.7

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49237?

43.2

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$66,956

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$33,507

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49237 ranks nationally

Concord, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,956 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,318

Total Housing Units

1,231

Occupied Units

87

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.3%
Renter 8.7%

$185,600

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$767

Median Rent

1968

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

+21.3%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49237 have increased 21.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 133
2021 +12.2% 149
2022 +21.7% 181
2023 +1.3% 183
2024 +21.3% 223

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 48 business establishments in ZIP 49237, employing approximately 227 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,270,000.

48

Businesses

227

Employees

$11.3M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 22.9%
Manufacturing 7 14.6%
Retail trade 5 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 5 10.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 6.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 6.3%

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 49237 vs 49241 →

ZIP 49237 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 49237 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 49237 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 49237 ranks #5 of 7 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
49241 Hanover, MI 2,579 5.6 mi
49283 Spring Arbor, MI 4,362 5.6 mi
49269 Parma, MI 5,998 8.7 mi
49246 Horton, MI 3,255 8.1 mi
49224 Albion, MI 14,224 8.9 mi
49252 Litchfield, MI 2,605 11.3 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
49230 standard
Brooklyn, MI
Pop: 10,475
49240 standard
Grass Lake, MI
Pop: 8,703
49269 standard
Parma, MI
Pop: 5,998

Related Areas

Jackson County Concord, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49237 in? ▼
ZIP code 49237 (Concord) 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 49237? ▼
ZIP code 49237 in Concord, MI has a population of 2,980 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49237? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49237 is $66,956, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49237? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49237 is $185,600, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49237? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49237 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49237? ▼
ZIP code 49237 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 227 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49237? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49237 are: Construction (11), Manufacturing (7), Retail trade (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49237? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49237 increased by 21.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 49237? ▼
In ZIP code 49237, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 49237? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49237 is 23.8 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 49237? ▼
In ZIP code 49237, approximately 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49237? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49237 is 7.1% 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.