49248 ZIP Code — Jasper, MI

Lenawee County, Michigan

ZIP code 49248 is located in Jasper, Michigan, within Lenawee County. It covers approximately 32.96 square miles and serves a population of 883 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49248

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 $150,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,438. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 35% 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 30 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49248 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

883

population

32.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49248 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49248

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49248. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jasper	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49279 Sand Creek (5.8 mi) 43540 Metamora (6.2 mi) 49228 Blissfield (7.5 mi) 43533 Lyons (7.6 mi) 49268 Palmyra (7.6 mi) 49221 Adrian (8.9 mi) 43504 Berkey (10.5 mi) 49276 Riga (11.6 mi) 49256 Morenci (11.8 mi) 49235 Clayton (12.5 mi) 43515 Delta (13 mi) 49238 Deerfield (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	883
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	32.96 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.7739
Longitude	-83.9989
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	45.1%	44.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	18.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

883

Population

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$63,438

Median household income

$30,619

Per capita income

$150,000

Median home value

$1,219

Median monthly rent

89.9%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

348

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	179	20.3%
18 and over	704	79.7%
65 and over	190	21.5%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Two or more races 1%

Black or African American 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	866	97.6%
Two or more races	9	1%
Black or African American	4	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.1%	44.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	18.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 26.4%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	26.4%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	23.8%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
Median income	$63,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 35.2%

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 13.9%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,000
Median rent / month	$1,219
Owner occupied	89.9%
Renter occupied	10.1%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	98.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	0.8%
1970–1979	5.5%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	17.5%
1939 or earlier	49.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	14.1%
3 bedrooms	63.2%
4 bedrooms	19.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.4%
Electricity	1.2%
Propane / LP gas	34.5%
Fuel oil	7.8%
Wood	5.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	186	53.9%
Cohabiting couple	25	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	83	24.1%
Female householder, no spouse	51	14.8%
Households with children under 18	79	22.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	131	38.0%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.5%	27.4%
Married	56.2%	52.5%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	3.7%	11.9%
Divorced	8.7%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 16.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	21.8%
Kindergarten	7	4.9%
Elementary school	29	20.4%
High school	47	33.1%
College / grad school	28	19.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.1%

Education & healthcare 15.8%

Professional & management 12.5%

Agriculture & mining 9.8%

Construction 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Retail trade 8.0%

Other services 6.5%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Public administration 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	25.9%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	14.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.8%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 9.6%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 35.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	36.8%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.4%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	808	91.5%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	880	99.7%
Born in same state	873	98.9%
Born in different state	587	66.5%
Foreign born	7	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.3%
Not a US citizen	2	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	87	9.9%
French	84	9.5%
Arab	56	6.3%
English	16	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	11	1.2%
Irish	3	0.3%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49248

What city is ZIP code 49248 in?

ZIP code 49248 is primarily assigned to Jasper, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49248 in?

ZIP code 49248 falls within Lenawee County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49248 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 49248 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49248?

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

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49248?

The median home value in ZIP code 49248 is $150,000.

Does ZIP code 49248 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 49248 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 49248 in?

ZIP code 49248 observes the EST timezone.