PlainZIP

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
$81,742
Median income
$222,600
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,458. Poverty here runs at 7.6%, with unemployment measured at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $222,600 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $1,022 per month, and 92.9% of occupied units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49241, plus 6 more within Jackson County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 49241

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hanover, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49241.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49241?

48.5

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$81,742

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$35,458

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49241 ranks nationally

Hanover, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,742 Top 36% higher than 64% 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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,025

Total Housing Units

944

Occupied Units

81

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.9%
Renter 7.1%

$222,600

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49241 ranks #6 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 49241 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 49241 ranks #4 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
49250 Jonesville, MI 6,182 5.9 mi
49246 Horton, MI 3,255 5.0 mi
49237 Concord, MI 2,980 5.6 mi
49283 Spring Arbor, MI 4,362 7.6 mi
49249 Jerome, MI 3,408 9.2 mi
49262 North Adams, MI 1,280 12.0 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 Hanover, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.