ZIP Code 49261 Demographics

Jackson County, Michigan  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 49261 compared to county averages.

Total Population

278

↓ 99.8% vs county

Median HH Income

—

No county data

Median Home Value

$180,200

↑ +8.1% vs county

Median Age

28.1 yrs

↑ 31.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

10.8%

↓ +72.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 49261 compares to Jackson County and Michigan overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income Jackson $63k Michigan $69k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 49261 $180k Jackson $167k Michigan $201k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

25.4%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

81.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

—

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 49261 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$180,200
Down Payment (20%)$36,040
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,144P&I: $911 | Tax: $180 | Ins: $53
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $356/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 49261, sorted by distance.

49263 2.8 mi away jackson county 49230 4.7 mi away jackson county 49234 7.3 mi away jackson county 49233 9.3 mi away hillsdale county 48158 10.6 mi away washtenaw county 49265 11.1 mi away lenawee county 49287 12.6 mi away lenawee county 49220 12.7 mi away lenawee county

About Jackson County

Jackson County is located in Michigan and has a total population of 160,637. The county's median household income is $62,581 and median home value is $166,700. ZIP code 49261 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Jackson County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.