49246 ZIP Code — Horton, MI

Jackson County, Michigan

ZIP code 49246 is located in Horton, Michigan, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 34.45 square miles and serves a population of 3,786 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49246

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $215,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,129. 34% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 49246 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,786

population

34.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49246 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49246

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49246. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Horton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49241 Hanover (4.7 mi) 49249 Jerome (5.8 mi) 49283 Spring Arbor (6.6 mi) 49234 Clarklake (7.3 mi) 49282 Somerset Center (7.9 mi) 49237 Concord (7.9 mi) 49250 Jonesville (8.1 mi) 49203 Jackson (9.1 mi) 49233 Cement City (9.9 mi) 49262 North Adams (11.7 mi) 49201 Jackson (12.1 mi) 49220 Addison (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,786
Population density	110 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	34.45 sq mi
Water area	1.28 sq mi
Latitude	42.1147
Longitude	-84.5136
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	28.9%	45.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	47.7%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	17.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,786

Population

110

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$71,129

Median household income

$34,042

Per capita income

$215,200

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

91.7%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

1,411

Housing units

23.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

116

Under 5

114

176

5–9

173

136

10–14

133

157

15–19

154

143

20–24

140

212

25–34

207

171

35–44

167

295

45–54

288

107

55–59

105

60–64

185

65–74

181

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,129	29.8%
18 and over	2,657	70.2%
65 and over	603	15.9%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.1%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Black or African American 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,578	91.1%
Two or more races	154	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	142	3.6%
Black or African American	54	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.9%	45.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	47.7%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	17.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 27.3%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 9.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	27.3%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	9.7%
Median income	$71,129

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.3%

$50k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 33.2%

$300k–$500k 13.8%

$500k–$1M 7.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$215,200
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	91.7%
Renter occupied	8.3%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	94.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	24.4%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	14.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	30.6%
3 bedrooms	41.8%
4 bedrooms	20.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.7%
Electricity	1.3%
Propane / LP gas	31.7%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	674	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	119	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	167	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	384	28.6%
Households with children under 18	555	41.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	428	31.8%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.3%	22.0%
Married	54.9%	47.5%
Separated	0.1%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	6.9%
Divorced	9.1%	23.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 28.6%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	23.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	4.7%
Kindergarten	24	2.3%
Elementary school	529	51.4%
High school	348	33.8%
College / grad school	81	7.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.8%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Public administration 12.3%

Finance & real estate 10.6%

Other services 9.7%

Construction 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Retail trade 5.1%

Professional & management 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Information 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	14.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	20.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	20.5%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.5%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.3

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 11.9%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 13.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.6%
Retirement income	36.4%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	18.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	70.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	159	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.1%
Under 18	0.3%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	31.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.1%
Public insurance	31.0%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,556	93.9%
Spanish	91	2.6%
Other Indo-European	91	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,709	98.0%
Born in same state	3,709	98.0%
Born in different state	3,457	91.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	77	2.0%
Not a US citizen	12	15.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,165	30.8%
Italian	583	15.4%
Arab	134	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	82	2.2%
Irish	62	1.6%
German	10	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49246

What city is ZIP code 49246 in?

ZIP code 49246 is primarily assigned to Horton, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49246 in?

ZIP code 49246 falls within Jackson County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49246 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 49246 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 49246?

ZIP code 49246 has an estimated population of 3,786 residents, with a density of 110 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49246?

The median home value in ZIP code 49246 is $215,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 49246?

The median household income in ZIP code 49246 is $71,129, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49246 in?

ZIP code 49246 observes the EST timezone.