49261 ZIP Code — Napoleon, MI

Jackson County, Michigan

ZIP code 49261 is located in Napoleon, Michigan, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 0.73 square miles and serves a population of 278 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49261

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 49261 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and high homeownership.

278

population

0.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49261 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49261

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49261. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Napoleon	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	278
Population density	381 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	0.73 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.1609
Longitude	-84.2462
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	57.1%	45.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	17.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	21.4%	3.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

278

Population

381

People per sq mi

28.1

Median age

Median household income

$57,969

Per capita income

$180,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.5%

Home ownership

32.7%

Poverty rate

10.8%

Unemployment

136

Housing units

25.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	109	39.2%
18 and over	169	60.8%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	28.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	278	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.1%	45.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	17.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	21.4%	3.3%	5.7%

$10k–$15k 18.5%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 37.0%

$200k+ 31.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	18.5%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	37.0%
$200k+	31.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 29.3%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 37.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.5%
Renter occupied	18.5%
Vacant	39.9%
Single-family detached	60.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	22.9%
1950–1959	41.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	10.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.4%
2 bedrooms	39.9%
3 bedrooms	20.9%
4 bedrooms	24.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.0%
2 vehicles	18.5%
3 or more	68.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.6%
Propane / LP gas	18.5%
Wood	23.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	63	68.5%
Cohabiting couple	17	18.5%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	12	13.0%
Households with children under 18	70	76.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.2%	25.7%
Married	64.8%	62.4%
Separated	0.0%	11.9%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 33.7%

HS graduate 9.5%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 25.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.3%
Bachelor's or higher	25.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	17	21.0%
Elementary school	41	50.6%
High school	23	28.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%

Professional & management 27.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.6%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Retail trade 8.8%

Other services 6.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.9%
Service	31.8%
Sales & office	8.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	10.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.9%
Government	33.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.1%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 32.7%

Under 18 years 40.4%

18 and over 27.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	13.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	17.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	70.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.2%
Public insurance	26.3%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	250	89.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	278	100.0%
Born in same state	278	100.0%
Born in different state	278	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	60	21.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	26	9.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49261

What city is ZIP code 49261 in?

ZIP code 49261 is primarily assigned to Napoleon, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49261 in?

ZIP code 49261 falls within Jackson County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49261 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 49261 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49261?

33% of residents in ZIP code 49261 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 49261 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 49261 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49261?

The median home value in ZIP code 49261 is $180,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 49261 in?

ZIP code 49261 observes the EST timezone.