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 Moderate-density area
- $86,699
- Median income Above-median income area
- $217,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,558. The poverty rate is 7.9%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $217,100 (1% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,025; 89.9% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 49269 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 49269
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Parma, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49269.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 49269?
39.2
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
0.7%
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?
$86,699
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$34,558
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49269 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Parma, 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)
$86,699 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
1,918housing units
1,918
Total Housing Units
1,823
Occupied Units
95
Vacant Units
3.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$217,100
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 49269
Parma (49269)
5,998 residents
- 49283
Spring Arbor (49283)
4,362 residents
- 49277
Rives Junction (49277)
3,668 residents
- 49284
Springport (49284)
3,028 residents
- 49237
Concord (49237)
2,980 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49269 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49269 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49283
Spring Arbor (49283)
$108,464 median income
- 49277
Rives Junction (49277)
$91,912 median income
- 49269
Parma (49269)
$86,699 median income
- 49237
Concord (49237)
$66,956 median income
- 49284
Springport (49284)
$57,500 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49269, 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 (5,998 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 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.
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