| ZIP Code | 49259 |
|---|---|
| City | Munith |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Area Code | 517 |
| Elevation | 944 ft |
| Latitude | 42.38293 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.255748 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26075 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.6 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 7.3% ▼ 27% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.9% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 15.2% ▲ 211% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 743 (40.9%) |
| Some College | 174 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 274 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 242 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 373 (20.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,375 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $201,100 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $945/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,230 |
| Vacant Units | 211 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,230 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 211 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 49259 is located in Munith, Michigan, within Jackson County. With a population of 2,616, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.6 years. Economically, 49259 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,375 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49259 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $201,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $945 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 49259 is primarily White (90.56%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.3%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49259 stands at 15.2%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 49259 in Munith, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,616 residents, a median household income of $65,375, and a median home value of $201,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.