49241 ZIP Code — Hanover, MI

Jackson County, Michigan

ZIP code 49241 is located in Hanover, Michigan, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 32.02 square miles and serves a population of 1,859 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49241

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 $188,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,208. 53% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 49241 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,859

population

32.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49241 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49241

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49241. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hanover	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49246 Horton (4.7 mi) 49237 Concord (5.6 mi) 49250 Jonesville (5.8 mi) 49283 Spring Arbor (7 mi) 49249 Jerome (8.7 mi) 49252 Litchfield (9.2 mi) 49282 Somerset Center (11.5 mi) 49245 Homer (11.9 mi) 49234 Clarklake (12 mi) 49262 North Adams (12.9 mi) 49203 Jackson (13.1 mi) 49227 Allen (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,859
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	32.02 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	42.1020
Longitude	-84.6042
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	517

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.7%	45.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	28.1%	17.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.3%	3.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,859

Population

People per sq mi

52.1

Median age

$85,208

Median household income

$35,351

Per capita income

$188,100

Median home value

$947

Median monthly rent

89.6%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

759

Housing units

23.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

117

45–54

121

55–59

60–64

177

65–74

183

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	342	18.4%
18 and over	1,517	81.6%
65 and over	543	29.2%
Median age	52.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Two or more races 2.2%

Black or African American 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,796	95.7%
Two or more races	42	2.2%
Black or African American	21	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	17	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.7%	45.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	28.1%	17.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.3%	3.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 27.3%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	27.3%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$85,208

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%

$50k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 38.6%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$188,100
Median rent / month	$947
Owner occupied	89.6%
Renter occupied	10.4%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	84.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	11.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	42.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	40.0%
4 bedrooms	22.3%
5+ bedrooms	11.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	19.1%
2 vehicles	35.6%
3 or more	40.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.8%
Electricity	5.9%
Propane / LP gas	48.0%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	12.7%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	442	57.5%
Cohabiting couple	53	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	118	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	156	20.3%
Households with children under 18	157	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	361	46.9%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	19.6%
Married	57.3%	58.8%
Separated	0.9%	0.7%
Widowed	6.3%	8.1%
Divorced	13.3%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	5.5%
Kindergarten	6	1.6%
Elementary school	151	39.7%
High school	93	24.5%
College / grad school	109	28.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.1%

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Professional & management 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Retail trade 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Construction 4.3%

Other services 3.3%

Information 3.0%

Public administration 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 10.0%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 18.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.7%
Retirement income	45.4%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	18.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	69.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.1%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	19.4%
65 and over	52.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.1%
Public insurance	45.4%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,795	96.6%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,859	100.0%
Born in same state	1,837	98.8%
Born in different state	1,587	85.4%
Foreign born	22	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	488	26.3%
Italian	259	13.9%
English	122	6.6%
Arab	59	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	11	0.6%
German	2	0.1%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49241

What city is ZIP code 49241 in?

ZIP code 49241 is primarily assigned to Hanover, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49241 in?

ZIP code 49241 falls within Jackson County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49241 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 49241 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49241 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 49241 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 49241 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 49241 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49241?

The median home value in ZIP code 49241 is $188,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 49241 in?

ZIP code 49241 observes the EST timezone.