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Parma, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49269

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

5,998
39/sq mi
$86,699
Median income
$217,100
Median home value
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
39
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49269 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49269 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Parma, Jackson County, Michigan, home to 5,998 residents across 155.4 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49269 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,699 (18% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,558. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. The typical home here is valued at $217,100 (1% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,025 monthly, and 89.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jackson County, letting you compare 49269 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 49269

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Parma, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49269.

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 49269, Parma, 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

5,998

Population

155.4

Area (sq mi)

39

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49269?

39.2

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 90.6%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$86,699

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$34,558

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49269 ranks nationally

Parma, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,699 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,918

Total Housing Units

1,823

Occupied Units

95

Vacant Units

3.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.9%
Renter 10.1%

$217,100

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$1,025

Median Rent

1977

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

+0.1%

YoY Change (2024)

180

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+80%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49269 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.0% 126
2021 +8.3% 137
2022 +10.1% 151
2023 +19.4% 180
2024 +0.1% 180

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 60 business establishments in ZIP 49269, employing approximately 1,869 people with a combined annual payroll of $137,355,000.

60

Businesses

1,869

Employees

$137.4M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 20.0%
Retail trade 9 15.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 5 8.3%
Manufacturing 4 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 4 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.7%
Wholesale trade 3 5.0%
Finance and insurance 3 5.0%

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 49269 vs 49283 →

ZIP 49269 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 49269 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49269 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 49269 ranks #3 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
49283 Spring Arbor, MI 4,362 6.2 mi
49237 Concord, MI 2,980 8.7 mi
49284 Springport, MI 3,028 8.4 mi
49277 Rives Junction, MI 3,668 9.0 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
49283 standard
Spring Arbor, MI
Pop: 4,362

Related Areas

Jackson County Parma, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49269 in? ▼
ZIP code 49269 (Parma) 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 49269? ▼
ZIP code 49269 in Parma, MI has a population of 5,998 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49269? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49269 is $86,699, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49269? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49269 is $217,100, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49269? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49269 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49269? ▼
ZIP code 49269 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 1,869 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49269? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49269 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (9), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49269? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49269 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 49269? ▼
In ZIP code 49269, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% 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 49269? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49269 is 22.8 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 49269? ▼
In ZIP code 49269, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49269? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49269 is 7.9% 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.