City

Jerome, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Hillsdale County  ·  Michigan

👥3,433Population
💰$84,507Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$220,900Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓42.2%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.9%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic0.3%
Black1.3%
Asian0.6%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
33%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads42.2% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.7%)
HS Graduate743 (30.3%)
Some College370 (15.1%)
Associates290 (11.8%)
Bachelors339 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree698 (28.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 28.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College15.1%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate28.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.2%Renter: 8.8%Tenure
Owner91.2%
Renter8.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,507 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$220,900 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$862/mo
Total Housing Units1,754
Vacant Units361

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
57%
About Jerome, MI

Jerome is a city in Michigan, located in Hillsdale County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,433 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Jerome is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,507 is near the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Jerome is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $220,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $862 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jerome is well-educated. 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.9%).

Jerome, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Jerome
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49249 3,433 $84,507 $220,900 $862 5.4% 42.2% 91.2%