Pleasant Lake, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49272
Jackson County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,417
- 82/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,107
- Median income Above-median income area
- $233,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pleasant Lake pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 82
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49272 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49272 (Pleasant Lake, MI) fell -9.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 165.4 in 2023 to 149.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49272 covers 29.4 square miles in Pleasant Lake, Jackson County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,417 residents on file, a density of 82 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49272 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,107 (15% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,425. The poverty rate is 5.1%, with unemployment at 8.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $233,300 (6% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $923; 91.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 49272 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 49272
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pleasant Lake, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49272.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 49272, Pleasant Lake, 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
2,417
Population
29.4
Area (sq mi)
82
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49272?
43.4
Median Age
55.2%
Male
44.8%
Female
2.0%
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?
$84,107
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$42,425
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49272 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Pleasant Lake, 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)
$84,107 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
1,219housing units
1,219
Total Housing Units
1,104
Occupied Units
115
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$233,300
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$923
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
-9.8%
YoY Change (2024)
149
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+49%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49272 have decreased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +49% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 117 |
| 2021 | +5.7% | 124 |
| 2022 | +24.9% | 155 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 165 |
| 2024 | -9.8% | 149 |
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 25 business establishments in ZIP 49272, employing approximately 117 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,730,000.
25
Businesses
117
Employees
$4.7M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 24.0% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 16.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 16.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 49272 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49201
Jackson (49201)
45,190 residents
- 49202
Jackson (49202)
20,661 residents
- 49251 6,229
Leslie (49251)
6,229 residents
- 49285 5,720
Stockbridge (49285)
5,720 residents
- 49277 3,668
Rives Junction (49277)
3,668 residents
- 49259 2,523
Munith (49259)
2,523 residents
- 49272 2,417
Pleasant Lake (49272)
2,417 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49272 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49272 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49277
Rives Junction (49277)
$91,912 median income
- 49251
Leslie (49251)
$85,253 median income
- 49272
Pleasant Lake (49272)
$84,107 median income
- 49201
Jackson (49201)
$74,484 median income
- 49285
Stockbridge (49285)
$73,375 median income
- 49259
Munith (49259)
$66,500 median income
- 49202
Jackson (49202)
$42,632 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49272 ranks #3 of 7 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 49272, 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 (2,417 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 49272 in?
ZIP code 49272 (Pleasant Lake) 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 49272?
ZIP code 49272 in Pleasant Lake, MI has a population of 2,417 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49272?
The median household income in ZIP 49272 is $84,107, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49272?
The median home value in ZIP 49272 is $233,300, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49272?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49272 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49272?
ZIP code 49272 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 117 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49272?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49272 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49272?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49272 decreased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 49%. 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 49272?
In ZIP code 49272, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% 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 49272?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49272 is 28.5 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 49272?
In ZIP code 49272, approximately 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49272?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49272 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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