PlainZIP

North Adams, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49262

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

1,280
22/sq mi
$54,423
Median income
$144,900
Median home value
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Adams pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49262 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49262 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Adams, Hillsdale County, Michigan, home to just 1,280 residents across 59.3 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49262 reports a modest median household income of $54,423 (26% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $31,263. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $144,900 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $914 per month, and 92.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hillsdale County, letting you compare 49262 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 49262

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Adams, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49262.

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 49262, North Adams, 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

1,280

Population

59.3

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49262?

46.4

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$54,423

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$31,263

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49262 ranks nationally

North Adams, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,423 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 51.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

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

What does housing look like?

530

Total Housing Units

498

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.2%
Renter 7.8%

$144,900

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$914

Median Rent

1959

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

+18.1%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49262 have increased 18.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +7.2% 106
2020 -5.5% 100
2021 +31.8% 132
2022 +18.1% 156
2024 – 200

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 18 business establishments in ZIP 49262, employing approximately 33 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,288,000.

18

Businesses

33

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 27.8%
Manufacturing 4 22.2%
Retail trade 3 16.7%
Accommodation and food services 3 16.7%

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 49262 vs 49249 →

ZIP 49262 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 49262 ranks #9 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 49262 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 49262 ranks #9 of 9 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
49249 Jerome, MI 3,408 4.3 mi
49271 Pittsford, MI 2,256 8.6 mi
49282 Somerset Center, MI 372 6.2 mi
49220 Addison, MI 2,290 6.8 mi
49266 Osseo, MI 2,942 9.2 mi
49233 Cement City, MI 2,646 8.8 mi
49242 Hillsdale, MI 15,248 9.4 mi
49247 Hudson, MI 5,768 10.1 mi
49241 Hanover, MI 2,579 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hillsdale County

49242 standard
Hillsdale, MI
Pop: 15,248
49250 standard
Jonesville, MI
Pop: 6,182
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

Related Areas

Hillsdale County North Adams, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49262 in? ▼
ZIP code 49262 (North Adams) 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 49262? ▼
ZIP code 49262 in North Adams, MI has a population of 1,280 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49262? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49262 is $54,423, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49262? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49262 is $144,900, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49262? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49262 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49262? ▼
ZIP code 49262 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 33 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49262? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49262 are: Construction (5), Manufacturing (4), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49262? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49262 increased by 18.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 49262? ▼
In ZIP code 49262, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 49262? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49262 is 24.4 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 49262? ▼
In ZIP code 49262, approximately 92.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49262? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49262 is 10.9% 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.