| ZIP Code | 49251 |
|---|---|
| City | Leslie |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Ingham County |
| Area Code | 517 |
| Elevation | 943 ft |
| Latitude | 42.463459 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.413194 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26065 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.58 |
| Below Poverty | 8.2% ▼ 18% below avg |
| College Grads | 31.3% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 13% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 39 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,322 (32.6%) |
| Some College | 690 (17%) |
| Associates | 741 (18.2%) |
| Bachelors | 412 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 857 (21.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,458 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $193,600 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,083/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,499 |
| Vacant Units | 139 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,499 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 139 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
ZIP code 49251 is located in Leslie, Michigan, within Ingham County. With a population of 6,110, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.3 years. Economically, 49251 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,458 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49251 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $193,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,083 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 49251 is primarily White (90.57%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.2%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49251 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 49251 in Leslie, MI is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,110 residents, a median household income of $83,458, and a median home value of $193,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.