PlainZIP

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
$84,107
Median income
$233,300
Median home value
29.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $42,425. Local economic indicators show a 5.1% poverty rate alongside 8.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $233,300 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $923 per month, and 91.5% of occupied units 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. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jackson County, letting you compare 49272 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 49272

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pleasant Lake, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49272.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 49272?

43.4

Median Age

55.2%

Male

44.8%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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

$42,425

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49272 ranks nationally

Pleasant Lake, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,107 Top 33% higher than 67% 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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,219

Total Housing Units

1,104

Occupied Units

115

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.5%
Renter 8.5%

$233,300

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 49272 vs 49259 →

ZIP 49272 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 49272 ranks #7 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 49272 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 49272 ranks #3 of 7 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
49259 Munith, MI 2,523 4.9 mi
49277 Rives Junction, MI 3,668 6.1 mi
49251 Leslie, MI 6,229 5.9 mi
49201 Jackson, MI 45,190 10.1 mi
49202 Jackson, MI 20,661 9.3 mi
49285 Stockbridge, MI 5,720 8.7 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
49269 standard
Parma, MI
Pop: 5,998

Related Areas

Jackson County Pleasant Lake, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.