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Jackson County
Rives Junction, MI
49277
49277 ZIP Code — Rives Junction, MI
Jackson County, Michigan
ZIP code 49277 is located in
Rives Junction ,
Michigan ,
within Jackson County .
It covers approximately 33.02 square miles and serves a population of
2,913 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 517 .
About ZIP code 49277
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 $182,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $80,545. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 49277 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,913
Population density
88 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
075
Geography
Land area
33.02 sq mi
Water area
0.57 sq mi
Latitude
42.3845
Longitude
-84.4517
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
517
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.3%
45.6%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
42.2%
33.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
23.3%
17.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.3%
3.3%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$80,545
Median household income
$182,800
Median home value
$1,148
Median monthly rent
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 756 26.0% 18 and over 2,157 74.0% 65 and over 461 15.8% Median age 40.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 2,686 90.1% Two or more races 203 6.8% Hispanic or Latino 68 2.3% Other race 23 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.3%
45.6%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
42.2%
33.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
23.3%
17.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.3%
3.3%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.4% $10k–$15k 4.9% $15k–$25k 6.4% $25k–$35k 6.1% $35k–$50k 8.6% $50k–$75k 20.3% $75k–$100k 18.5% $100k–$150k 17.5% $150k–$200k 14.6% $200k+ 2.7% Median income $80,545
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $182,800 Median rent / month $1,148 Owner occupied 88.2% Renter occupied 11.8% Vacant 9.7% Single-family detached 79.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 18.4% Median rooms 6.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.59
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.8% 2000–2009 16.7% 1990–1999 18.3% 1980–1989 17.1% 1970–1979 15.3% 1960–1969 7.0% 1950–1959 3.5% 1940–1949 5.5% 1939 or earlier 15.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 2.7% 2 bedrooms 11.0% 3 bedrooms 58.9% 4 bedrooms 25.3% 5+ bedrooms 1.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.7% 1 vehicle 27.5% 2 vehicles 42.0% 3 or more 29.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 26.8% Electricity 9.8% Propane / LP gas 42.0% Fuel oil 7.6% Wood 11.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 640 57.0% Cohabiting couple 99 8.8% Male householder, no spouse 209 18.6% Female householder, no spouse 174 15.5% Households with children under 18 321 28.6% Households with seniors (65+) 317 28.3% Average household size 2.59
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.7% 18.8% Married 56.6% 55.7% Separated 0.6% 1.3% Widowed 2.9% 12.9% Divorced 14.3% 11.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Graduate / professional
2.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.7% Bachelor's or higher 15.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 90 13.8% Kindergarten 63 9.7% Elementary school 338 51.9% High school 132 20.3% College / grad school 28 4.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Professional & management
4.4%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Public administration
3.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.9% Service 17.8% Sales & office 25.4% Natural resources & construction 11.6% Production & transportation 17.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.9% Government 10.7% Self-employed 7.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.9% Carpool 5.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 10.4% Other means 1.0% Avg commute (minutes) 26.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
12.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.7% Retirement income 29.0% Supplemental Security 7.3% Cash public assistance 4.0% Food stamps / SNAP 6.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.0% High blood pressure 34.3% High cholesterol 36.4% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 11.6% Arthritis 31.2% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.8% Binge drinking 19.0% No physical activity 20.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.5% Depression 22.9% Fair or poor health 15.5% Poor mental health 16.6% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 10.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.9% Visited dentist 66.4% Cholesterol screening 91.1% Teeth loss 13.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 183 8.5%
Disability % Any disability 11.1% Under 18 1.5% 18–64 years 8.6% 65 and over 36.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 74.7% Public insurance 34.4% No insurance 8.1% Uninsured under 19 10.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,730 93.7% Spanish 15 0.5% Other Indo-European 15 0.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,890 99.2% Born in same state 2,869 98.5% Born in different state 2,432 83.5% Foreign born 21 0.7% Naturalized citizen 23 0.8% Not a US citizen 23 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 501 17.2% Italian 452 15.5% Arab 222 7.6% English 23 0.8%
Ancestry Count % Polish 22 0.8% German 10 0.3% Dutch 8 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.5% Internet access 94.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49277
What city is ZIP code 49277 in?
ZIP code 49277 is primarily assigned to Rives Junction, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49277 in?
ZIP code 49277 falls within Jackson County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 49277 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 49277 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49277?
The median home value in ZIP code 49277 is $182,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 49277?
ZIP code 49277 has an estimated population of 2,913 residents, with a density of 88 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49277?
The median household income in ZIP code 49277 is $80,545, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49277 in?
ZIP code 49277 observes the EST timezone.
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