49272 ZIP Code — Pleasant Lake, MI

Jackson County, Michigan

ZIP code 49272 is located in Pleasant Lake, Michigan, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 11.13 square miles and serves a population of 2,502 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49272

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $193,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,808. 42% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49272 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,502

population

11.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49272 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49272

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49272. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pleasant Lake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49259 Munith (5.2 mi) 49277 Rives Junction (5.3 mi) 49251 Leslie (6.5 mi) 49202 Jackson (8.3 mi) 49201 Jackson (9 mi) 49285 Stockbridge (9.4 mi) 49240 Grass Lake (10.5 mi) 49254 Michigan Center (11 mi) 49264 Onondaga (11.6 mi) 48819 Dansville (11.7 mi) 49203 Jackson (12.3 mi) 49269 Parma (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,502
Population density	225 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	11.13 sq mi
Water area	0.86 sq mi
Latitude	42.3878
Longitude	-84.3484
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	40.7%	45.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	28.7%	17.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,502

Population

225

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$79,808

Median household income

$40,898

Per capita income

$193,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.2%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

13.4%

Unemployment

1,104

Housing units

21.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

177

25–34

184

119

35–44

124

204

45–54

213

55–59

60–64

180

65–74

187

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	509	20.3%
18 and over	1,993	79.7%
65 and over	595	23.8%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Other race 4.5%

Two or more races 3.4%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,278	86.1%
Hispanic or Latino	144	5.4%
Other race	120	4.5%
Two or more races	90	3.4%
Black or African American	14	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	45.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	28.7%	17.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	23.2%
$150k–$200k	13.9%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$79,808

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.7%

$50k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 23.4%

$200k–$300k 32.2%

$300k–$500k 15.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$193,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.2%
Renter occupied	4.8%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	93.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	23.4%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	9.6%
1939 or earlier	13.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	52.2%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	40.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	80.1%
Electricity	1.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.6%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	507	50.9%
Cohabiting couple	92	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	230	23.1%
Female householder, no spouse	167	16.8%
Households with children under 18	302	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	354	35.5%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.5%	32.8%
Married	53.6%	47.3%
Separated	2.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.8%	6.2%
Divorced	20.1%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 29.6%

Some college, no degree 26.1%

Associate's degree 16.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	21.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	55	11.4%
Elementary school	229	47.4%
High school	162	33.5%
College / grad school	37	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.8%

Finance & real estate 13.5%

Education & healthcare 12.5%

Public administration 11.5%

Retail trade 11.3%

Wholesale trade 6.9%

Information 3.5%

Professional & management 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Construction 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Other services 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.0%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	26.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	0.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	2.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	11.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 16.3%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 12.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.4%
Retirement income	34.5%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	19.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	168	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.2%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,449	97.9%
Spanish	10	0.4%
Other Indo-European	10	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,481	99.2%
Born in same state	2,481	99.2%
Born in different state	2,124	84.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	21	0.8%
Not a US citizen	13	61.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	446	17.8%
French	349	13.9%
Arab	68	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	52	2.1%
Polish	17	0.7%
German	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49272

What city is ZIP code 49272 in?

ZIP code 49272 is primarily assigned to Pleasant Lake, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49272 in?

ZIP code 49272 falls within Jackson County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49272 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 49272 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49272 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 49272 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49272?

The median home value in ZIP code 49272 is $193,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 49272?

ZIP code 49272 has an estimated population of 2,502 residents, with a density of 225 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49272 in?

ZIP code 49272 observes the EST timezone.