Hanover, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49241
Jackson County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,579
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $81,742
- Median income Near-median income area
- $222,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hanover pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49241 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49241 covers 88.0 square miles in Hanover, Jackson County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,579 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49241 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,742 (11% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,458. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 2.3%. Median home value is $222,600 (1% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,022; 92.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 49241 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 49241
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hanover, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49241.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49241, Hanover, 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
2,579
Population
88.0
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49241?
48.5
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
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?
$81,742
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$35,458
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49241 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Hanover, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$81,742 Top 28% higher than 72% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,025housing units
1,025
Total Housing Units
944
Occupied Units
81
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$222,600
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,022
Median Rent
1969
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
+14.9%
YoY Change (2024)
194
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+94%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49241 have increased 14.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -0.1% | 114 |
| 2020 | +6.5% | 122 |
| 2021 | +8.0% | 131 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 151 |
| 2024 | – | 194 |
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 29 business establishments in ZIP 49241, employing approximately 115 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,437,000.
29
Businesses
115
Employees
$5.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 27.6% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 13.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 10.3% |
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 49241 vs 49250 →
ZIP 49241 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49250
Jonesville (49250)
6,182 residents
- 49283
Spring Arbor (49283)
4,362 residents
- 49249
Jerome (49249)
3,408 residents
- 49246
Horton (49246)
3,255 residents
- 49237
Concord (49237)
2,980 residents
- 49241
Hanover (49241)
2,579 residents
- 49262 1,280
North Adams (49262)
1,280 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49241 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49241 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49283
Spring Arbor (49283)
$108,464 median income
- 49249
Jerome (49249)
$82,407 median income
- 49246
Horton (49246)
$81,908 median income
- 49241
Hanover (49241)
$81,742 median income
- 49237
Concord (49237)
$66,956 median income
- 49250
Jonesville (49250)
$65,744 median income
- 49262
North Adams (49262)
$54,423 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49241 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49241, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,579 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 49241 in?
ZIP code 49241 (Hanover) 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 49241?
ZIP code 49241 in Hanover, MI has a population of 2,579 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49241?
The median household income in ZIP 49241 is $81,742, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49241?
The median home value in ZIP 49241 is $222,600, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49241?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49241 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49241?
ZIP code 49241 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 115 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49241?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49241 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49241?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49241 increased by 14.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 49241?
In ZIP code 49241, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 49241?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49241 is 25.6 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 49241?
In ZIP code 49241, approximately 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49241?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49241 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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