PlainZIP

Jonesville, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49250

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

6,182
31/sq mi
$65,744
Median income
$170,300
Median home value
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49250 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49250 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan, home to 6,182 residents across 202.0 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49250 reports a modest median household income of $65,744 (10% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,164. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $170,300 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $821 per month, and 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 49250 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hillsdale County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 49250

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jonesville, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49250.

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 49250, Jonesville, 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

6,182

Population

202.0

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49250?

40.5

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$65,744

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$34,164

Per Capita Income

14.4%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49250 ranks nationally

Jonesville, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,744 40th percentile higher than 40% 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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,602

Total Housing Units

2,308

Occupied Units

294

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$170,300

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$821

Median Rent

1971

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

+11.2%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49250 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.2% 134
2021 +11.3% 149
2022 +13.2% 169
2023 +6.2% 179
2024 +11.2% 199

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 137 business establishments in ZIP 49250, employing approximately 3,002 people with a combined annual payroll of $145,004,000.

137

Businesses

3,002

Employees

$145.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 19 13.9%
Manufacturing 18 13.1%
Construction 15 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 15 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 15 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 13 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 5.8%
Finance and insurance 7 5.1%
Wholesale trade 6 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 49250 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 49250 ranks #2 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 49250 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 49250 ranks #3 of 6 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 5.9 mi
49242 Hillsdale, MI 15,248 9.4 mi
49252 Litchfield, MI 2,605 7.5 mi
49227 Allen, MI 1,284 8.9 mi
49246 Horton, MI 3,255 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hillsdale County

49242 standard
Hillsdale, MI
Pop: 15,248
49274 standard
Reading, MI
Pop: 3,670
49249 standard
Jerome, MI
Pop: 3,408
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 Jonesville, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49250 in? ▼
ZIP code 49250 (Jonesville) 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 49250? ▼
ZIP code 49250 in Jonesville, MI has a population of 6,182 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49250? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49250 is $65,744, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49250? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49250 is $170,300, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49250? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49250 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49250? ▼
ZIP code 49250 has 137 business establishments employing approximately 3,002 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49250? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49250 are: Retail trade (19), Manufacturing (18), Construction (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49250? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49250 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 49250? ▼
In ZIP code 49250, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 49250? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49250 is 23.3 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 49250? ▼
In ZIP code 49250, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49250? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49250 is 14.4% 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.