PlainZIP

Jerome, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49249

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

3,408
41/sq mi
$82,407
Median income
$224,000
Median home value
28.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jerome pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49249 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49249 covers 82.9 square miles in Jerome, Hillsdale County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,408 residents on file, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49249 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,407 (12% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $53,170. Poverty here runs at 5.0%, with unemployment measured at 5.5%. Housing costs here run $224,000 for a typical home value (2% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,573 a month; 89.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is 37 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49249, plus 6 more within Hillsdale 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 49249

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jerome, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49249.

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 49249, Jerome, 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

3,408

Population

82.9

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49249?

48.2

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$82,407

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$53,170

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

37.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49249 ranks nationally

Jerome, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,407 Top 35% higher than 65% 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 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,763

Total Housing Units

1,456

Occupied Units

307

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

$224,000

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,573

Median Rent

1987

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

+2.3%

YoY Change (2024)

187

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+87%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49249 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 135
2021 +13.8% 154
2022 +7.2% 165
2023 +10.6% 182
2024 +2.3% 187

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 24 business establishments in ZIP 49249, employing approximately 134 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,309,000.

24

Businesses

134

Employees

$4.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 5 20.8%
Construction 4 16.7%
Retail trade 3 12.5%

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 49249 vs 49282 →

ZIP 49249 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 49249 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 49249 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 49249 ranks #2 of 8 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
49282 Somerset Center, MI 372 2.9 mi
49262 North Adams, MI 1,280 4.3 mi
49233 Cement City, MI 2,646 5.6 mi
49220 Addison, MI 2,290 6.3 mi
49246 Horton, MI 3,255 7.6 mi
49234 Clarklake, MI 2,579 8.1 mi
49241 Hanover, MI 2,579 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hillsdale County

49242 standard
Hillsdale, MI
Pop: 15,248
49250 standard
Jonesville, MI
Pop: 6,182
49274 standard
Reading, MI
Pop: 3,670
49266 standard
Osseo, MI
Pop: 2,942
49232 standard
Camden, MI
Pop: 2,801
49233 standard
Cement City, MI
Pop: 2,646

Related Areas

Hillsdale County Jerome, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49249 in? ▼
ZIP code 49249 (Jerome) is located in Hillsdale County, Michigan. Hillsdale County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hillsdale-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49249? ▼
ZIP code 49249 in Jerome, MI has a population of 3,408 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49249? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49249 is $82,407, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49249? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49249 is $224,000, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49249? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49249 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49249? ▼
ZIP code 49249 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 134 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49249? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49249 are: Accommodation and food services (5), Construction (4), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49249? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49249 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 49249? ▼
In ZIP code 49249, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% 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 49249? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49249 is 37.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49249? ▼
In ZIP code 49249, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49249? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49249 is 5.0% 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.