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Jackson County
Michigan Center, MI
49254
49254 ZIP Code — Michigan Center, MI
Jackson County, Michigan
ZIP code 49254 is located in
Michigan Center ,
Michigan ,
within Jackson County .
It covers approximately 2.62 square miles and serves a population of
3,803 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 517 .
About ZIP code 49254
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 $166,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $71,375. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 49254 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,803
Population density
1,452 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
075
Geography
Land area
2.62 sq mi
Water area
0.60 sq mi
Latitude
42.2304
Longitude
-84.3175
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
517
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.6%
45.6%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
29.2%
33.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
26.3%
17.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.9%
3.3%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$71,375
Median household income
$166,000
Median home value
$1,000
Median monthly rent
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 870 22.9% 18 and over 2,933 77.1% 65 and over 547 14.4% Median age 39.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Group Count % White 3,499 87.5% Two or more races 224 5.6% Hispanic or Latino 197 4.9% Black or African American 53 1.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 27 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.6%
45.6%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
29.2%
33.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
26.3%
17.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.9%
3.3%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.9% $15k–$25k 19.5% $25k–$35k 3.9% $35k–$50k 13.6% $50k–$75k 13.3% $75k–$100k 17.3% $100k–$150k 17.2% $150k–$200k 10.0% $200k+ 3.4% Median income $71,375
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $166,000 Median rent / month $1,000 Owner occupied 81.6% Renter occupied 18.4% Vacant 9.2% Single-family detached 93.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.15
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.4% 2000–2009 7.0% 1990–1999 9.0% 1980–1989 2.6% 1970–1979 7.2% 1960–1969 10.5% 1950–1959 20.4% 1940–1949 14.1% 1939 or earlier 28.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.4% 1 bedroom 9.3% 2 bedrooms 38.0% 3 bedrooms 38.1% 4 bedrooms 12.9% 5+ bedrooms 1.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.2% 1 vehicle 34.1% 2 vehicles 33.5% 3 or more 22.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 87.5% Electricity 11.1% Fuel oil 0.3% Wood 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 616 36.6% Cohabiting couple 178 10.6% Male householder, no spouse 358 21.3% Female householder, no spouse 530 31.5% Households with children under 18 413 24.6% Households with seniors (65+) 443 26.3% Average household size 2.26
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 41.6% 26.4% Married 45.8% 38.4% Separated 0.0% 2.0% Widowed 1.9% 2.0% Divorced 10.7% 31.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
26.9%
Graduate / professional
11.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.5% Bachelor's or higher 24.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 44 4.9% Kindergarten 124 13.9% Elementary school 423 47.6% High school 142 16.0% College / grad school 156 17.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.3%
Public administration
9.7%
Professional & management
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.8%
Finance & real estate
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.8% Service 16.4% Sales & office 13.0% Natural resources & construction 13.3% Production & transportation 23.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.7% Government 18.0% Self-employed 6.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.7% Carpool 9.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.5% Work from home 8.9% Other means 1.9% Avg commute (minutes) 25.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.9% Retirement income 24.0% Supplemental Security 3.1% Cash public assistance 1.8% Food stamps / SNAP 9.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.7% High blood pressure 33.2% High cholesterol 35.5% Diabetes 10.6% Heart disease 6.9% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 11.4% Arthritis 30.4% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 7.9% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.3% Binge drinking 19.5% No physical activity 18.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.7% Depression 22.5% Fair or poor health 13.8% Poor mental health 16.1% Poor physical health 10.7% No health insurance 8.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.1% Visited dentist 69.1% Cholesterol screening 91.5% Teeth loss 11.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 117 4.0%
Disability % Any disability 18.7% Under 18 16.8% 18–64 years 13.9% 65 and over 42.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 76.8% Public insurance 38.9% No insurance 2.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,601 94.7% Spanish 10 0.3% Other Indo-European 10 0.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,775 99.3% Born in same state 3,707 97.5% Born in different state 3,230 84.9% Foreign born 68 1.8% Naturalized citizen 28 0.7% Not a US citizen 16 57.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,107 29.1% Italian 580 15.3% Arab 330 8.7% Irish 42 1.1%
Ancestry Count % English 38 1% Norwegian 37 1% German 14 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.2% Internet access 95.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49254
What city is ZIP code 49254 in?
ZIP code 49254 is primarily assigned to Michigan Center, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49254 in?
ZIP code 49254 falls within Jackson County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 49254 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 49254 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 49254 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 49254 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49254?
The median home value in ZIP code 49254 is $166,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 49254?
ZIP code 49254 has an estimated population of 3,803 residents, with a density of 1,449 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 49254 in?
ZIP code 49254 observes the EST timezone.
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