49234 ZIP Code — Clarklake, MI

Jackson County, Michigan

ZIP code 49234 is located in Clarklake, Michigan, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 21.34 square miles and serves a population of 2,580 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49234

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $258,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($103,681) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 49234 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,580

population

21.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49234 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49234

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49234. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clarklake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49233 Cement City (5.9 mi) 49203 Jackson (6.1 mi) 49282 Somerset Center (6.1 mi) 49249 Jerome (7.2 mi) 49246 Horton (7.3 mi) 49254 Michigan Center (7.7 mi) 49230 Brooklyn (8 mi) 49201 Jackson (9.2 mi) 49220 Addison (9.4 mi) 49202 Jackson (10.4 mi) 49283 Spring Arbor (11.3 mi) 49253 Manitou Beach (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,580
Population density	121 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	21.34 sq mi
Water area	1.50 sq mi
Latitude	42.1268
Longitude	-84.3720
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	517

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.9%	45.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	32.7%	17.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.4%	3.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,580

Population

121

People per sq mi

52.3

Median age

$103,681

Median household income

$54,748

Per capita income

$258,900

Median home value

$1,036

Median monthly rent

89.8%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

1,179

Housing units

35.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

157

25–34

129

133

35–44

109

162

45–54

133

110

55–59

193

60–64

159

217

65–74

179

121

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	442	17.1%
18 and over	2,138	82.9%
65 and over	636	24.7%
Median age	52.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Two or more races 6%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,409	93.4%
Two or more races	154	6%
Black or African American	17	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.9%	45.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	32.7%	17.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.4%	3.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 19.3%

$200k+ 13.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	19.3%
$200k+	13.5%
Median income	$103,681

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 24.1%

$300k–$500k 20.0%

$500k–$1M 14.7%

$1M+ 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$258,900
Median rent / month	$1,036
Owner occupied	89.8%
Renter occupied	10.2%
Vacant	19.0%
Single-family detached	94.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	13.9%
1940–1949	11.4%
1939 or earlier	28.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	34.7%
4 bedrooms	18.2%
5+ bedrooms	11.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.2%
2 vehicles	49.7%
3 or more	33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.5%
Electricity	1.9%
Propane / LP gas	34.0%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	659	63.3%
Cohabiting couple	121	11.6%
Male householder, no spouse	174	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	87	8.4%
Households with children under 18	250	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	376	36.1%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.6%	17.3%
Married	59.4%	70.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	1.8%
Divorced	14.7%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 24.8%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 19.9%

Graduate / professional 15.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	35.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	2.2%
Kindergarten	39	7.2%
Elementary school	218	40.1%
High school	103	18.9%
College / grad school	172	31.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 17.5%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Other services 10.4%

Construction 10.1%

Retail trade 8.5%

Public administration 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.0%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 4.5%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 9.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	37.7%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	17.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	7.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	73.4%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	9.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	208	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	25.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.9%
Public insurance	32.2%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,472	95.8%
Spanish	23	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,569	99.6%
Born in same state	2,563	99.3%
Born in different state	2,043	79.2%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	580	22.5%
Italian	566	21.9%
Arab	143	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	90	3.5%
Irish	76	2.9%
Polish	27	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	90.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49234

What city is ZIP code 49234 in?

ZIP code 49234 is primarily assigned to Clarklake, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49234 in?

ZIP code 49234 falls within Jackson County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49234 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 49234 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49234 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 49234 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49234 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 49234 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 49234?

The median household income in ZIP code 49234 is $103,681, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49234 in?

ZIP code 49234 observes the EST timezone.