49237 ZIP Code — Concord, MI

Jackson County, Michigan

ZIP code 49237 is located in Concord, Michigan, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 40.98 square miles and serves a population of 3,080 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49237

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 $160,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,942. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 49237 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,080
population
40.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49237 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49237

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City Status
Concord Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
49283 Spring Arbor (4.1 mi) 49241 Hanover (5.6 mi) 49246 Horton (7.9 mi) 49269 Parma (8.7 mi) 49245 Homer (9.5 mi) 49224 Albion (11 mi) 49250 Jonesville (11.1 mi) 49252 Litchfield (11.7 mi) 49203 Jackson (12.9 mi) 49249 Jerome (13.4 mi) 49202 Jackson (13.9 mi) 49234 Clarklake (14.4 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 3,080
Population density 75 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 075
Geography
Land area 40.98 sq mi
Water area 0.69 sq mi
Latitude 42.1768
Longitude -84.6439
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 39.0% 45.6% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 39.3% 33.2% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 18.5% 17.9% 20.6%
Over $200k 3.2% 3.3% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,080
Population
75
People per sq mi
41.1
Median age
$61,942
Median household income
$31,169
Per capita income
$160,200
Median home value
$919
Median monthly rent
86.3%
Home ownership
7.2%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
1,057
Housing units
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
98
Under 5
89
120
5–9
110
120
10–14
110
99
15–19
91
68
20–24
63
228
25–34
209
183
35–44
168
171
45–54
156
104
55–59
96
139
60–64
128
157
65–74
144
75
75–84
69
44
85+
41
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1878825.6%
18 and over2,29274.4%
65 and over53017.2%
Median age41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%
Black or African American 3.6%
Two or more races 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%
GroupCount%
White2,89093.8%
Black or African American1113.6%
Two or more races571.8%
Asian220.7%
Hispanic or Latino20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.0% 45.6% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 39.3% 33.2% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 18.5% 17.9% 20.6%
Over $200k 3.2% 3.3% 5.7%
Under $10k 2.9%
$10k–$15k 2.0%
$15k–$25k 5.3%
$25k–$35k 5.6%
$35k–$50k 19.9%
$50k–$75k 26.0%
$75k–$100k 15.9%
$100k–$150k 11.6%
$150k–$200k 4.0%
$200k+ 6.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.9%
$10k–$15k2.0%
$15k–$25k5.3%
$25k–$35k5.6%
$35k–$50k19.9%
$50k–$75k26.0%
$75k–$100k15.9%
$100k–$150k11.6%
$150k–$200k4.0%
$200k+6.9%
Median income$61,942

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%
$50k–$100k 14.0%
$100k–$150k 25.6%
$150k–$200k 23.5%
$200k–$300k 22.4%
$300k–$500k 8.7%
$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$160,200
Median rent / month$919
Owner occupied86.3%
Renter occupied13.7%
Vacant5.5%
Single-family detached87.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes7.2%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.67

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.6%
2000–20098.2%
1990–199916.6%
1980–19896.7%
1970–197912.8%
1960–19698.9%
1950–19598.2%
1940–19497.2%
1939 or earlier30.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.3%
2 bedrooms24.8%
3 bedrooms51.9%
4 bedrooms17.0%
5+ bedrooms3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.2%
1 vehicle28.6%
2 vehicles40.4%
3 or more26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas52.4%
Electricity5.4%
Propane / LP gas28.7%
Fuel oil2.5%
Wood9.5%
No fuel used0.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family65457.0%
Cohabiting couple585.1%
Male householder, no spouse16914.7%
Female householder, no spouse26623.2%
Households with children under 1837632.8%
Households with seniors (65+)37132.3%
Average household size2.68

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.7%18.8%
Married55.7%57.4%
Separated4.6%0.5%
Widowed3.7%11.0%
Divorced10.3%12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%
Some HS, no diploma 3.8%
HS graduate 41.0%
Some college, no degree 20.2%
Associate's degree 15.4%
Bachelor's degree 12.8%
Graduate / professional 3.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.4%
Bachelor's or higher16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool719.2%
Kindergarten496.4%
Elementary school36747.7%
High school17622.9%
College / grad school10713.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.4%
Education & healthcare 19.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%
Retail trade 8.5%
Public administration 8.3%
Professional & management 5.5%
Agriculture & mining 5.3%
Construction 5.3%
Transportation & utilities 5.0%
Other services 3.6%
Wholesale trade 2.8%
Information 1.8%
Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.8%
Service18.8%
Sales & office18.6%
Natural resources & construction12.4%
Production & transportation24.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.3%
Government13.8%
Self-employed6.4%
Unpaid family workers0.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.0%
Carpool5.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.7%
Work from home9.4%
Other means1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)22.5

Poverty

All people 7.2%
Under 18 years 12.6%
18 and over 5.4%
Married-couple families 2.0%
Female-led households 15.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.7%
Retirement income29.2%
Supplemental Security4.1%
Cash public assistance2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP5.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.7%
High blood pressure33.4%
High cholesterol36.9%
Diabetes10.6%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma11.3%
Arthritis30.6%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease7.7%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.6%
Binge drinking19.1%
No physical activity18.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.3%
Depression22.2%
Fair or poor health13.4%
Poor mental health15.7%
Poor physical health10.6%
No health insurance8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.7%
Visited dentist70.2%
Cholesterol screening92.1%
Teeth loss11.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1526.6%
Disability%
Any disability13.8%
Under 185.1%
18–64 years10.1%
65 and over39.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance76.4%
Public insurance39.1%
No insurance4.1%
Uninsured under 193.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,89393.9%
Spanish60.2%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages60.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,04798.9%
Born in same state3,03498.5%
Born in different state2,67786.9%
Foreign born130.4%
Naturalized citizen331.1%
Not a US citizen824.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French73223.8%
Italian49816.2%
Arab1454.7%
English1033.3%
AncestryCount%
Polish391.3%
German250.8%
Dutch60.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.2%
Internet access87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49237

What city is ZIP code 49237 in?

ZIP code 49237 is primarily assigned to Concord, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49237 in?

ZIP code 49237 falls within Jackson County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49237 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 49237 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49237 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 49237 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49237?

The median home value in ZIP code 49237 is $160,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 49237?

ZIP code 49237 has an estimated population of 3,080 residents, with a density of 75 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49237 in?

ZIP code 49237 observes the EST timezone.

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