Michigan Center, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49254
Jackson County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,321
- 395/sq mi High-density area
- $63,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $172,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Michigan Center pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 395
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49254 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 49254 (Michigan Center, MI) rose +15.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 157.9 in 2023 to 181.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49254 covers 8.4 square miles in Michigan Center, Jackson County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,321 residents on file, a density of 395 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49254 reports a modest median household income of $63,750 (13% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,416. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.1% and unemployment is 3.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $172,100 (22% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,273; owner occupancy is 83.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 49254 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 49254
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Michigan Center, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49254.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 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 49254, Michigan Center, 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
3,321
Population
8.4
Area (sq mi)
395
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49254?
46.8
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
0.2%
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?
$63,750
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$37,416
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49254 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Michigan Center, 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)
$63,750 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
1,812housing units
1,812
Total Housing Units
1,665
Occupied Units
147
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$172,100
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,273
Median Rent
1955
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
+15.2%
YoY Change (2024)
182
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+82%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49254 have increased 15.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 132 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 144 |
| 2022 | +19.7% | 172 |
| 2023 | -8.2% | 158 |
| 2024 | +15.2% | 182 |
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 72 business establishments in ZIP 49254, employing approximately 934 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,471,000.
72
Businesses
934
Employees
$50.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 15.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 13.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 6 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.2% |
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 49254 vs 49201 →
ZIP 49254 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49201
Jackson (49201)
45,190 residents
- 49203
Jackson (49203)
38,280 residents
- 49202
Jackson (49202)
20,661 residents
- 49230 10,475
Brooklyn (49230)
10,475 residents
- 49240 8,703
Grass Lake (49240)
8,703 residents
- 49254 3,321
Michigan Center (49254)
3,321 residents
- 49234 2,579
Clarklake (49234)
2,579 residents
- 49261 290
Napoleon (49261)
290 residents
- 49263 85
Norvell (49263)
85 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49254 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49254 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49234
Clarklake (49234)
$110,313 median income
- 49240
Grass Lake (49240)
$99,681 median income
- 49261
Napoleon (49261)
$91,875 median income
- 49230
Brooklyn (49230)
$83,458 median income
- 49201
Jackson (49201)
$74,484 median income
- 49254
Michigan Center (49254)
$63,750 median income
- 49203
Jackson (49203)
$56,201 median income
- 49202 $42,632
Jackson (49202)
$42,632 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49254 ranks #6 of 8 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 49254, 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 (3,321 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 49254 in?
ZIP code 49254 (Michigan Center) 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 49254?
ZIP code 49254 in Michigan Center, MI has a population of 3,321 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49254?
The median household income in ZIP 49254 is $63,750, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49254?
The median home value in ZIP 49254 is $172,100, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49254?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49254 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49254?
ZIP code 49254 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 934 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49254?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49254 are: Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (11), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49254?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49254 increased by 15.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. 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 49254?
In ZIP code 49254, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 49254?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49254 is 23.8 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 49254?
In ZIP code 49254, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49254?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49254 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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