PlainZIP

Munith, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49259

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

2,523
35/sq mi
$66,500
Median income
$208,300
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
35
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49259 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49259 covers 72.5 square miles in Munith, Jackson County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,523 residents on file, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49259 reports a modest median household income of $66,500 (9% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,045. Poverty here runs at 6.3%, with unemployment measured at 14.0%. Median home value sits at $208,300 (5% below the state average), median rent at $1,094 a month, and owner-occupancy at 91.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49259, plus 6 more within Jackson 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 49259

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Munith, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49259.

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 49259, Munith, 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

2,523

Population

72.5

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49259?

44.9

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 86.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$66,500

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$35,045

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

14.0%

Unemployment Rate

31.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49259 ranks nationally

Munith, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,500 41st percentile higher than 41% 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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,209

Total Housing Units

1,000

Occupied Units

209

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.4%
Renter 8.6%

$208,300

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$1,094

Median Rent

1981

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

+8.6%

YoY Change (2024)

186

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+86%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49259 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 121
2021 +10.1% 133
2022 +19.0% 159
2023 +7.9% 171
2024 +8.6% 186

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 20 business establishments in ZIP 49259, employing approximately 92 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,482,000.

20

Businesses

92

Employees

$3.5M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 25.0%
Manufacturing 3 15.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 15.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 15.0%

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 49259 vs 49272 →

ZIP 49259 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 49259 ranks #4 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 49259 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 49259 ranks #5 of 5 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
49272 Pleasant Lake, MI 2,417 4.9 mi
49285 Stockbridge, MI 5,720 6.7 mi
49240 Grass Lake, MI 8,703 7.8 mi
49201 Jackson, MI 45,190 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

49201 standard
Jackson, MI
Pop: 45,190
49203 standard
Jackson, MI
Pop: 38,280
49202 standard
Jackson, MI
Pop: 20,661
49230 standard
Brooklyn, MI
Pop: 10,475
49240 standard
Grass Lake, MI
Pop: 8,703
49269 standard
Parma, MI
Pop: 5,998

Related Areas

Jackson County Munith, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49259 in? ▼
ZIP code 49259 (Munith) 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 49259? ▼
ZIP code 49259 in Munith, MI has a population of 2,523 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49259? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49259 is $66,500, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49259? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49259 is $208,300, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49259? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49259 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49259? ▼
ZIP code 49259 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 92 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49259? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49259 are: Construction (5), Manufacturing (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49259? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49259 increased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 49259? ▼
In ZIP code 49259, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 49259? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49259 is 31.6 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 49259? ▼
In ZIP code 49259, approximately 91.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49259? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49259 is 6.3% 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.