| ZIP Code | 49254 |
|---|---|
| City | Michigan Center |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Area Code | 517 |
| Elevation | 944 ft |
| Latitude | 42.225629 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.323633 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26075 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.19 |
| Below Poverty | 3.8% ▼ 62% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 30% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 790 (32.6%) |
| Some College | 258 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 469 (19.4%) |
| Bachelors | 320 (13.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 579 (23.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,750 ≈ Avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $167,300 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,038/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,805 |
| Vacant Units | 152 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,805 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 152 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
ZIP code 49254 is located in Michigan Center, Michigan, within Jackson County. With a population of 3,617, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 49254 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,750 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49254 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $167,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,038 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 39% since 2019.
The population of 49254 is primarily White (92.04%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.8%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49254 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 49254 in Michigan Center, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,617 residents, a median household income of $73,750, and a median home value of $167,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.