49269 ZIP Code — Parma, MI

Jackson County, Michigan

ZIP code 49269 is located in Parma, Michigan, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 55.83 square miles and serves a population of 5,643 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49269

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 $179,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,057. 40% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 49269 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,643

population

55.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49269 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49269

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49269. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Parma	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49283 Spring Arbor (6.9 mi) 49284 Springport (7.9 mi) 49237 Concord (8.7 mi) 49277 Rives Junction (9.5 mi) 49224 Albion (9.7 mi) 49202 Jackson (9.8 mi) 49264 Onondaga (10.4 mi) 49201 Jackson (11.5 mi) 49203 Jackson (11.9 mi) 49246 Horton (13.4 mi) 49241 Hanover (13.6 mi) 49272 Pleasant Lake (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,643
Population density	101 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	55.83 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	42.2985
Longitude	-84.5976
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	517

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	45.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	17.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.0%	3.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,643

Population

101

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$79,057

Median household income

$34,471

Per capita income

$179,000

Median home value

$817

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

1,886

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

182

Under 5

181

271

5–9

268

123

10–14

121

144

15–19

143

20–24

142

427

25–34

423

370

35–44

366

380

45–54

376

133

55–59

131

231

60–64

229

311

65–74

307

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,312	23.3%
18 and over	4,331	76.7%
65 and over	859	15.2%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Black or African American 2.5%

Two or more races 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,423	95.6%
Black or African American	144	2.5%
Two or more races	51	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	29	0.5%
Asian	16	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	45.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	17.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.0%	3.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	12.7%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$79,057

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 29.1%

$200k–$300k 24.5%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,000
Median rent / month	$817
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	9.0%
Single-family detached	77.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	23.9%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	17.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	15.8%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	22.5%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.2%
Electricity	4.0%
Propane / LP gas	31.3%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	7.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,167	59.7%
Cohabiting couple	133	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	401	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	255	13.0%
Households with children under 18	592	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	561	28.7%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	31.1%
Married	57.8%	54.2%
Separated	1.7%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	4.9%
Divorced	8.8%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 43.2%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	75	6.0%
Kindergarten	188	15.0%
Elementary school	515	41.1%
High school	271	21.6%
College / grad school	203	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.6%

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Professional & management 10.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Retail trade 7.3%

Other services 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Construction 4.5%

Public administration 4.1%

Information 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.7%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	24.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 10.0%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 20.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	18.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	68.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	354	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	19.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.5%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,280	93.6%
Spanish	14	0.3%
Other Indo-European	13	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,602	99.3%
Born in same state	5,600	99.2%
Born in different state	4,763	84.4%
Foreign born	2	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	41	0.7%
Not a US citizen	20	48.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,180	20.9%
French	1,180	20.9%
Arab	315	5.6%
English	115	2%
German	38	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	19	0.3%
Irish	18	0.3%
Norwegian	12	0.2%
Dutch	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49269

What city is ZIP code 49269 in?

ZIP code 49269 is primarily assigned to Parma, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49269 in?

ZIP code 49269 falls within Jackson County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49269 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 49269 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49269 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 49269 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49269?

The median home value in ZIP code 49269 is $179,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 49269?

ZIP code 49269 has an estimated population of 5,643 residents, with a density of 101 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49269 in?

ZIP code 49269 observes the EST timezone.