49249 ZIP Code — Jerome, MI

Hillsdale County, Michigan

ZIP code 49249 is located in Jerome, Michigan, within Hillsdale County. It covers approximately 29.37 square miles and serves a population of 3,350 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49249

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 $209,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($69,973) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 50% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Overall, ZIP code 49249 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,350

population

29.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49249 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49249

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49249. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jerome	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49282 Somerset Center (3 mi) 49233 Cement City (5.7 mi) 49246 Horton (5.8 mi) 49262 North Adams (6.5 mi) 49220 Addison (6.9 mi) 49234 Clarklake (7.2 mi) 49250 Jonesville (7.8 mi) 49241 Hanover (8.7 mi) 49253 Manitou Beach (10.6 mi) 49203 Jackson (12.1 mi) 49283 Spring Arbor (12.3 mi) 49230 Brooklyn (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,350
Population density	114 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	29.37 sq mi
Water area	1.36 sq mi
Latitude	42.0434
Longitude	-84.4549
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	34.7%	49.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	14.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.4%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,350

Population

114

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$69,973

Median household income

$44,973

Per capita income

$209,400

Median home value

$891

Median monthly rent

90.1%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

1,700

Housing units

24.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

110

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

225

25–34

191

147

35–44

124

194

45–54

165

157

55–59

133

227

60–64

192

322

65–74

272

123

75–84

104

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	578	17.3%
18 and over	2,772	82.7%
65 and over	847	25.3%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Black or African American 1.3%

Two or more races 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,295	98.4%
Black or African American	44	1.3%
Two or more races	8	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.7%	49.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	14.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.4%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$69,973

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

$300k–$500k 23.6%

$500k–$1M 7.1%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,400
Median rent / month	$891
Owner occupied	90.1%
Renter occupied	9.9%
Vacant	25.5%
Single-family detached	96.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	17.0%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	21.4%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	15.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	46.4%
4 bedrooms	20.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.8%
Electricity	5.1%
Propane / LP gas	39.4%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	6.0%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	769	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	35	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	269	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	294	21.5%
Households with children under 18	313	22.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	612	44.8%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.4%	19.4%
Married	53.9%	59.7%
Separated	0.0%	3.1%
Widowed	2.2%	8.9%
Divorced	23.5%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 34.5%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	24.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	2.6%
Kindergarten	39	9.4%
Elementary school	174	41.7%
High school	126	30.2%
College / grad school	67	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.5%

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Public administration 8.9%

Retail trade 8.5%

Construction 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Other services 4.6%

Professional & management 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.0%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.8

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 5.2%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 32.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.8%
Retirement income	38.2%
Supplemental Security	13.4%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	18.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	72.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	10.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	200	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	16.3%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.3%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,147	93.9%
Spanish	1	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,319	99.1%
Born in same state	3,319	99.1%
Born in different state	2,578	77.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	31	0.9%
Not a US citizen	9	29.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	830	24.8%
Italian	522	15.6%
Irish	167	5%
Arab	158	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	46	1.4%
German	22	0.7%
English	16	0.5%
Norwegian	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49249

What city is ZIP code 49249 in?

ZIP code 49249 is primarily assigned to Jerome, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49249 in?

ZIP code 49249 falls within Hillsdale County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49249 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 49249 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49249 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 49249 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49249 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 49249 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 49249?

ZIP code 49249 has an estimated population of 3,350 residents, with a density of 114 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49249 in?

ZIP code 49249 observes the EST timezone.