PlainZIP

Springport, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49284

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

3,028
22/sq mi
$57,500
Median income
$153,200
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49284 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49284 covers 137.6 square miles in Springport, Eaton County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,028 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49284 reports a modest median household income of $57,500 (22% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $31,865. Poverty here runs at 14.9%, with unemployment measured at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $153,200 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $936 per month, and 80.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Eaton County, so you can benchmark 49284 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 49284

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springport, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49284.

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 49284, Springport, 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

3,028

Population

137.6

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49284?

46.7

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$57,500

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$31,865

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49284 ranks nationally

Springport, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,500 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,233

Total Housing Units

1,094

Occupied Units

139

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.4%
Renter 19.6%

$153,200

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$936

Median Rent

1963

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

+14.6%

YoY Change (2023)

201

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+101%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49284 have increased 14.6% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -2.5% 122
2020 +11.8% 137
2021 +8.7% 149
2022 +17.9% 175
2023 +14.6% 201

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 49284, employing approximately 156 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,118,000.

30

Businesses

156

Employees

$9.1M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 20.0%
Manufacturing 5 16.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 13.3%
Construction 3 10.0%
Finance and insurance 3 10.0%

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 49284 vs 48827 →

ZIP 49284 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 49284 ranks #4 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 49284 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 49284 ranks #4 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
48827 Eaton Rapids, MI 15,971 8.6 mi
49224 Albion, MI 14,224 7.9 mi
49264 Onondaga, MI 1,992 8.2 mi
49269 Parma, MI 5,998 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Eaton County

48917 standard
Lansing, MI
Pop: 32,062
48813 standard
Charlotte, MI
Pop: 21,182
48837 standard
Grand Ledge, MI
Pop: 18,926
48827 standard
Eaton Rapids, MI
Pop: 15,971
49021 standard
Bellevue, MI
Pop: 6,182
48821 standard
Dimondale, MI
Pop: 5,836

Related Areas

Eaton County Springport, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49284 in? ▼
ZIP code 49284 (Springport) is located in Eaton County, Michigan. Eaton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/eaton-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49284? ▼
ZIP code 49284 in Springport, MI has a population of 3,028 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49284? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49284 is $57,500, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49284? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49284 is $153,200, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49284? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49284 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49284? ▼
ZIP code 49284 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 156 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49284? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49284 are: Retail trade (6), Manufacturing (5), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49284? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49284 increased by 14.6% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 49284? ▼
In ZIP code 49284, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 49284? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49284 is 30.1 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 49284? ▼
In ZIP code 49284, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49284? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49284 is 14.9% 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.