49202 ZIP Code — Jackson, MI

Jackson County, Michigan

ZIP code 49202 is located in Jackson, Michigan, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 12.71 square miles and serves a population of 18,234 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49202

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $39,850. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49202 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

18,234

population

12.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49202 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49202

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49202. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jackson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49201 Jackson (1.8 mi) 49203 Jackson (4.4 mi) 49254 Michigan Center (5.6 mi) 49277 Rives Junction (7.9 mi) 49272 Pleasant Lake (8.3 mi) 49283 Spring Arbor (9.8 mi) 49269 Parma (9.8 mi) 49234 Clarklake (10.4 mi) 49259 Munith (10.5 mi) 49240 Grass Lake (11.1 mi) 49246 Horton (12.4 mi) 49251 Leslie (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	18,234
Population density	1,435 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	12.71 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	42.2754
Longitude	-84.4075
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	65.0%	45.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	17.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

18,234

Population

1,435

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$39,850

Median household income

$28,516

Per capita income

$96,300

Median home value

$859

Median monthly rent

55.1%

Home ownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

5,756

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

527

Under 5

650

549

5–9

677

534

10–14

658

415

15–19

512

588

20–24

725

1,147

25–34

1,413

1,015

35–44

1,249

943

45–54

1,161

527

55–59

649

443

60–64

545

880

65–74

1,083

362

75–84

445

241

85+

296

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,177	22.9%
18 and over	14,057	77.1%
65 and over	3,307	18.1%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.1%

Black or African American 9.4%

Two or more races 8.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	14,355	75.1%
Black or African American	1,797	9.4%
Two or more races	1,646	8.6%
Hispanic or Latino	879	4.6%
Other race	207	1.1%
Asian	198	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	31	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.0%	45.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	17.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 15.6%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	15.6%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$39,850

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%

$50k–$100k 42.5%

$100k–$150k 30.0%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 3.0%

$300k–$500k 0.9%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,300
Median rent / month	$859
Owner occupied	55.1%
Renter occupied	44.9%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	63.9%
Large apartment buildings	12.2%
Mobile homes	2.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	19.3%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	30.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	15.4%
2 bedrooms	37.6%
3 bedrooms	34.9%
4 bedrooms	8.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.5%
1 vehicle	47.4%
2 vehicles	25.7%
3 or more	12.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.2%
Electricity	15.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,274	26.6%
Cohabiting couple	528	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,952	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	3,792	44.4%
Households with children under 18	1,771	20.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,640	30.9%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.3%	37.8%
Married	37.4%	30.4%
Separated	1.3%	2.1%
Widowed	4.9%	10.3%
Divorced	17.1%	19.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 29.4%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	295	7.4%
Kindergarten	271	6.8%
Elementary school	1,876	47.0%
High school	807	20.2%
College / grad school	741	18.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Retail trade 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Construction 5.7%

Professional & management 5.6%

Other services 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Public administration 3.7%

Information 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.7%
Service	22.4%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.0%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.8%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.6

Poverty

All people 20.1%

Under 18 years 28.9%

18 and over 17.5%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.7%
Retirement income	20.5%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	769	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	41.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.9%
Public insurance	55.1%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,057	93.5%
Spanish	207	1.2%
Other Indo-European	193	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,800	97.6%
Born in same state	17,734	97.3%
Born in different state	15,514	85.1%
Foreign born	66	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	434	2.4%
Not a US citizen	116	26.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4,020	22%
Italian	3,150	17.3%
Arab	894	4.9%
English	327	1.8%
Irish	156	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	114	0.6%
German	95	0.5%
Norwegian	34	0.2%
Dutch	26	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.9%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49202

What city is ZIP code 49202 in?

ZIP code 49202 is primarily assigned to Jackson, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49202 in?

ZIP code 49202 falls within Jackson County, Michigan.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49202?

20% of residents in ZIP code 49202 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49202?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 49202 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 49202 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49202?

The median home value in ZIP code 49202 is $96,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 49202 in?

ZIP code 49202 observes the EST timezone.