49282 ZIP Code — Somerset Center, MI

Hillsdale County, Michigan

ZIP code 49282 is located in Somerset Center, Michigan, within Hillsdale County. It covers approximately 2.57 square miles and serves a population of 71 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

population

2.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49282 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49282

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49282. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Somerset Center	Acceptable
Somerset Center	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49233 Cement City (2.7 mi) 49249 Jerome (3 mi) 49220 Addison (4.5 mi) 49234 Clarklake (6.1 mi) 49262 North Adams (7.1 mi) 49253 Manitou Beach (7.9 mi) 49246 Horton (7.9 mi) 49230 Brooklyn (9.7 mi) 49250 Jonesville (10.7 mi) 49241 Hanover (11.5 mi) 49265 Onsted (11.7 mi) 49203 Jackson (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	71
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	2.57 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	42.0406
Longitude	-84.3964
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	38.1%	49.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	14.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	30.7%	2.4%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

Population

People per sq mi

64.2

Median age

$44,659

Median household income

$41,573

Per capita income

$31,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.1%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

5.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	71	100.0%
65 and over	24	33.8%
Median age	64.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	71	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.1%	49.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	14.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	30.7%	2.4%	5.7%

$10k–$15k 8.5%

$15k–$25k 16.9%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 40.7%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	8.5%
$15k–$25k	16.9%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	40.7%
$100k–$150k	6.8%
Median income	$44,659

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 91.8%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$31,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.1%
Renter occupied	16.9%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	6.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	93.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	35.6%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	47.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	67.8%
3 bedrooms	32.2%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	93.2%
2 vehicles	6.8%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	93.2%
Fuel oil	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	9	15.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	11	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	39	66.1%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	15	25.4%
Average household size	1.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.8%	31.9%
Married	54.2%	17.0%
Separated	0.0%	10.6%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	40.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 60.6%

Some college, no degree 33.8%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	5.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 34.4%

Transportation & utilities 28.1%

Retail trade 15.6%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Education & healthcare 9.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.9%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	50.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	28.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.6%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.8%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	18.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	73.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	33.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	79.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.2%
Public insurance	54.9%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	71	100.0%
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)	71	100.0%
Born in same state	71	100.0%
Born in different state	57	80.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	20	28.2%
French	15	21.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	14.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	83.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49282

What city is ZIP code 49282 in?

ZIP code 49282 is primarily assigned to Somerset Center, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49282 in?

ZIP code 49282 falls within Hillsdale County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49282 have a large veteran population?

34% of civilians in ZIP code 49282 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 49282 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 49282 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49282?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 49282 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 49282 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 49282 in?

ZIP code 49282 observes the EST timezone.