49259 ZIP Code — Munith, MI

Jackson County, Michigan

ZIP code 49259 is located in Munith, Michigan, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 29.08 square miles and serves a population of 2,684 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49259

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,917. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 49259 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,684

population

29.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49259 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49259

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49259. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Munith	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49272 Pleasant Lake (5.2 mi) 49240 Grass Lake (6.4 mi) 49285 Stockbridge (7.4 mi) 49201 Jackson (10.3 mi) 49277 Rives Junction (10.4 mi) 49254 Michigan Center (10.4 mi) 49202 Jackson (10.5 mi) 49251 Leslie (10.7 mi) 48118 Chelsea (12 mi) 48137 Gregory (12 mi) 48819 Dansville (12.3 mi) 49203 Jackson (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,684
Population density	92 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	29.08 sq mi
Water area	1.12 sq mi
Latitude	42.3724
Longitude	-84.2482
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	57.7%	45.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	17.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,684

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$62,917

Median household income

$33,687

Per capita income

$183,700

Median home value

$849

Median monthly rent

94.1%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

14.0%

Unemployment

1,177

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

123

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

243

25–34

191

166

35–44

131

132

45–54

104

100

55–59

154

60–64

121

242

65–74

190

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	481	17.9%
18 and over	2,203	82.1%
65 and over	577	21.5%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,504	91.9%
Two or more races	123	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	40	1.5%
Asian	30	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.6%
Other race	11	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.7%	45.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	17.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 25.7%

$75k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	25.7%
$75k–$100k	19.8%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$62,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 32.6%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,700
Median rent / month	$849
Owner occupied	94.1%
Renter occupied	5.9%
Vacant	11.0%
Single-family detached	71.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	20.0%
1980–1989	23.5%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	8.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	62.5%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.4%
Electricity	3.1%
Propane / LP gas	37.0%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	646	58.4%
Cohabiting couple	113	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	179	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	168	15.2%
Households with children under 18	287	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	436	39.4%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.6%	22.7%
Married	52.6%	55.4%
Separated	2.5%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	5.6%
Divorced	8.2%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 38.3%

Some college, no degree 28.3%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	6.3%
Kindergarten	14	3.2%
Elementary school	147	34.0%
High school	98	22.7%
College / grad school	146	33.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.6%

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Retail trade 10.9%

Professional & management 10.0%

Public administration 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Construction 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Other services 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Information 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	30.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.4%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 2.3%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	40.6%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	18.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	68.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	259	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	38.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.8%
Public insurance	39.7%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,464	91.8%
Spanish	11	0.4%
Other Indo-European	11	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,630	98.0%
Born in same state	2,619	97.6%
Born in different state	2,210	82.3%
Foreign born	11	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	54	2.0%
Not a US citizen	44	81.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	401	14.9%
Arab	299	11.1%
Italian	255	9.5%
German	75	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	28	1%
Norwegian	14	0.5%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	81.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49259

What city is ZIP code 49259 in?

ZIP code 49259 is primarily assigned to Munith, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49259 in?

ZIP code 49259 falls within Jackson County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49259 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 49259 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49259 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 49259 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49259 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 49259 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49259?

The median home value in ZIP code 49259 is $183,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 49259 in?

ZIP code 49259 observes the EST timezone.