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Hillsdale County
Hillsdale, MI
49242
49242 ZIP Code — Hillsdale, MI
Hillsdale County, Michigan
ZIP code 49242 is located in
Hillsdale ,
Michigan ,
within Hillsdale County .
It covers approximately 90.61 square miles and serves a population of
14,718 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 517 .
About ZIP code 49242
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 $162,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $56,803. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
14,718
Population density
162 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
059
Geography
Land area
90.61 sq mi
Water area
2.67 sq mi
Latitude
41.8651
Longitude
-84.6038
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
517
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.7%
49.4%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
33.3%
34.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
12.0%
14.0%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.0%
2.4%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$56,803
Median household income
$162,300
Median home value
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,933 19.9% 18 and over 11,785 80.1% 65 and over 2,735 18.6% Median age 39.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 13,618 90.4% Two or more races 640 4.2% Hispanic or Latino 351 2.3% Other race 201 1.3% Black or African American 165 1.1% Asian 73 0.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 21 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.7%
49.4%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
33.3%
34.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
12.0%
14.0%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.0%
2.4%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.7% $10k–$15k 5.0% $15k–$25k 9.4% $25k–$35k 8.3% $35k–$50k 16.0% $50k–$75k 21.8% $75k–$100k 14.7% $100k–$150k 12.8% $150k–$200k 4.2% $200k+ 4.2% Median income $56,803
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $162,300 Median rent / month $761 Owner occupied 71.6% Renter occupied 28.4% Vacant 15.2% Single-family detached 74.4% Large apartment buildings 6.4% Mobile homes 6.3% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.49
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.8% 2010–2019 2.0% 2000–2009 5.9% 1990–1999 10.5% 1980–1989 8.3% 1970–1979 15.7% 1960–1969 13.0% 1950–1959 10.1% 1940–1949 5.3% 1939 or earlier 28.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.8% 1 bedroom 11.1% 2 bedrooms 24.8% 3 bedrooms 38.8% 4 bedrooms 17.1% 5+ bedrooms 6.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.0% 1 vehicle 32.5% 2 vehicles 39.4% 3 or more 20.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 56.8% Electricity 8.8% Propane / LP gas 24.7% Fuel oil 0.9% Wood 5.4% No fuel used 1.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,558 46.5% Cohabiting couple 361 6.6% Male householder, no spouse 1,133 20.6% Female householder, no spouse 1,452 26.4% Households with children under 18 1,547 28.1% Households with seniors (65+) 1,836 33.4% Average household size 2.42
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 42.7% 31.0% Married 44.7% 43.8% Separated 0.3% 1.2% Widowed 2.0% 10.7% Divorced 10.2% 13.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.9%
Graduate / professional
10.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.3% Bachelor's or higher 23.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 179 4.3% Kindergarten 174 4.2% Elementary school 1,335 32.3% High school 755 18.2% College / grad school 1,695 41.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Professional & management
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Public administration
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.5% Service 20.2% Sales & office 19.4% Natural resources & construction 7.5% Production & transportation 20.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.6% Government 10.3% Self-employed 8.0% Unpaid family workers 0.1%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 71.4% Carpool 8.5% Public transit 0.3% Walk 9.7% Work from home 7.7% Other means 2.5% Avg commute (minutes) 19.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
33.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.3% Retirement income 31.8% Supplemental Security 4.9% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 10.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.0% High blood pressure 34.1% High cholesterol 34.6% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 11.9% Arthritis 30.0% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.6% Binge drinking 18.0% No physical activity 23.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.5% Depression 23.4% Fair or poor health 16.8% Poor mental health 17.8% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 10.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.7% Visited dentist 65.3% Cholesterol screening 88.5% Teeth loss 16.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 806 6.8%
Disability % Any disability 15.9% Under 18 7.3% 18–64 years 13.3% 65 and over 35.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.8% Public insurance 40.6% No insurance 6.3% Uninsured under 19 3.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 14,136 96.0% Spanish 33 0.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 31 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 14,429 98.0% Born in same state 14,372 97.6% Born in different state 10,146 68.9% Foreign born 57 0.4% Naturalized citizen 289 2.0% Not a US citizen 204 70.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 2,198 14.9% Italian 1,640 11.1% Arab 807 5.5% English 314 2.1% Polish 174 1.2%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 99 0.7% German 97 0.7% Norwegian 58 0.4% Irish 37 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.4% Internet access 87.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49242
What city is ZIP code 49242 in?
ZIP code 49242 is primarily assigned to Hillsdale, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49242 in?
ZIP code 49242 falls within Hillsdale County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49242 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 49242 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49242?
The median home value in ZIP code 49242 is $162,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 49242?
ZIP code 49242 has an estimated population of 14,718 residents, with a density of 162 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49242?
The median household income in ZIP code 49242 is $56,803, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49242 in?
ZIP code 49242 observes the EST timezone.
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