ZIP Code 49246
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Horton · Jackson County · Michigan
- Population
- 3,255
- Median income
- $81,908
- Median home value
- $254,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.9%
- Land area
- 88.5 sq mi
37/sq mi
▲ 7% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.8
Detroit
ZIP code 49246 in Horton, Michigan has a population of 3,255. The median household income is $81,908, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $254,100, 9% below the US average. 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49246 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 88.5 square miles in Horton, Jackson County, Michigan. The area is home to 3,255 residents, producing a population density of 37 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 49246 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49246 sits at $81,908 (12% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $38,831. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $254,100 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,083 per month, and 94.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49246 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 49246 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 49246
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49246.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 49246, Horton, 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
3,255
Population
88.5
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49246?
33.8
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
2.7%
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?
$81,908
Median Household Income
+12% vs state
$38,831
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,390
Total Housing Units
1,219
Occupied Units
171
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$254,100
Median Home Value
+16% vs state
$1,083
Median Rent
1977
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
+26.8%
YoY Change (2024)
196
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+96%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49246 have increased 26.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 131 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 143 |
| 2022 | +4.1% | 149 |
| 2023 | +3.4% | 154 |
| 2024 | +26.8% | 196 |
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 43 business establishments in ZIP 49246, employing approximately 266 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,337,000.
43
Businesses
266
Employees
$17.3M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 23.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 13.9% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.3% |
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 49246 vs 49241 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49241 | Hanover, MI | 2,579 | 5.0 mi |
| 49283 | Spring Arbor, MI | 4,362 | 6.0 mi |
| 49234 | Clarklake, MI | 2,579 | 7.2 mi |
| 49249 | Jerome, MI | 3,408 | 7.6 mi |
| 49282 | Somerset Center, MI | 372 | 8.0 mi |
| 49237 | Concord, MI | 2,980 | 8.1 mi |
| 49203 | Jackson, MI | 38,280 | 8.6 mi |
| 49233 | Cement City, MI | 2,646 | 8.7 mi |
| 49250 | Jonesville, MI | 6,182 | 9.4 mi |
| 49202 | Jackson, MI | 20,661 | 11.1 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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