ZIP Code 49261

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Napoleon · Jackson County · Michigan

Population
290

191/sq mi

Median income
$91,875

▲ 20% vs US

higher than 75% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$208,800

▼ 25% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.8%

Median age 34

Land area
1.5 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 49261 in Napoleon, Michigan has a population of 290. The median household income is $91,875, which is 20% above the national average. Median home value is $208,800, 25% below the US average. 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 49261 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.5 square miles in Napoleon, Jackson County, Michigan. The area is home to 290 residents, producing a population density of 191 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49261 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49261 sits at $91,875 (25% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $65,858. The poverty rate stands at 18.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $208,800 (5% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49261 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 49261 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49261, Napoleon, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

290

Population

1.5

Area (sq mi)

191

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49261?

34.0

Median Age

44.2%

Male

55.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$91,875

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$65,858

Per Capita Income

18.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

137

Total Housing Units

79

Occupied Units

58

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$208,800

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

1958

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 49261, employing approximately 287 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,546,000.

20

Businesses

287

Employees

$10.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 45.0%

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 49261 vs 49263 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
49263 Norvell, MI 85 2.7 mi
49230 Brooklyn, MI 10,475 4.7 mi
49254 Michigan Center, MI 3,321 6.1 mi
49234 Clarklake, MI 2,579 7.3 mi
49240 Grass Lake, MI 8,703 8.8 mi
49233 Cement City, MI 2,646 9.3 mi
49201 Jackson, MI 45,190 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49261 in?
ZIP code 49261 (Napoleon) 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 49261?
ZIP code 49261 in Napoleon, MI has a population of 290 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49261?
The median household income in ZIP 49261 is $91,875, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49261?
The median home value in ZIP 49261 is $208,800, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49261?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49261 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49261?
ZIP code 49261 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 287 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49261?
In ZIP code 49261, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49261?
In ZIP code 49261, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49261?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49261 is 18.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Napoleon, MI

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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