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 Moderate-density area
- $65,744
- Median income Near-median income area
- $170,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49250 (Jonesville, MI) rose +11.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 179.2 in 2023 to 199.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,164. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $170,300 (22% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $821; owner occupancy is 85.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hillsdale County, so 49250 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 49250
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jonesville, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49250.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 49250?
40.5
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
1.3%
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?
$65,744
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$34,164
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49250 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Jonesville, 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)
$65,744 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
2,602housing units
2,602
Total Housing Units
2,308
Occupied Units
294
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,300
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49250 vs 49241 →
ZIP 49250 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49242
Hillsdale (49242)
15,248 residents
- 49250
Jonesville (49250)
6,182 residents
- 49246 3,255
Horton (49246)
3,255 residents
- 49252 2,605
Litchfield (49252)
2,605 residents
- 49241 2,579
Hanover (49241)
2,579 residents
- 49227 1,284
Allen (49227)
1,284 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49250 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49250 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49246
Horton (49246)
$81,908 median income
- 49241
Hanover (49241)
$81,742 median income
- 49250
Jonesville (49250)
$65,744 median income
- 49242
Hillsdale (49242)
$61,029 median income
- 49252
Litchfield (49252)
$55,762 median income
- 49227
Allen (49227)
$53,587 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49250, 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 (6,182 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 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.
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