ZIP Code 49282

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Somerset Center · Hillsdale County · Michigan

Population
372

49/sq mi

Median income
$34,911

▼ 54% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 65.6

Land area
7.6 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 49282 in Somerset Center, Michigan has a population of 372. The median household income is $34,911, which is 54% below the national average. 0

ZIP code 49282 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.6 square miles in Somerset Center, Hillsdale County, Michigan. The area is home to 372 residents, producing a population density of 49 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49282 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49282 sits at $34,911 (52% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $22,289. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 87.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49282 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hillsdale County, so you can benchmark 49282 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49282, Somerset Center, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

372

Population

7.6

Area (sq mi)

49

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49282?

65.6

Median Age

69.5%

Male

30.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 56.1%

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?

$34,911

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$22,289

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

41

Total Housing Units

41

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.8%
Renter 12.2%

1999

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 49282, employing approximately 53 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,779,000.

15

Businesses

53

Employees

$1.8M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 26.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 20.0%

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 49282 vs 49233 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
49233 Cement City, MI 2,646 2.7 mi
49249 Jerome, MI 3,408 2.9 mi
49220 Addison, MI 2,290 4.5 mi
49234 Clarklake, MI 2,579 5.8 mi
49262 North Adams, MI 1,280 6.2 mi
49246 Horton, MI 3,255 8.0 mi
49253 Manitou Beach, MI 3,166 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49282 in?
ZIP code 49282 (Somerset Center) 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 49282?
ZIP code 49282 in Somerset Center, MI has a population of 372 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49282?
The median household income in ZIP 49282 is $34,911, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49282?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49282 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49282?
ZIP code 49282 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 53 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49282?
In ZIP code 49282, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Somerset Center, MI

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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