49283 ZIP Code — Spring Arbor, MI

Jackson County, Michigan

ZIP code 49283 is located in Spring Arbor, Michigan, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 14.47 square miles and serves a population of 4,398 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49283

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 $208,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $83,472. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

4,398

population

14.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49283 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49283

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49283. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Spring Arbor	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49237 Concord (4.1 mi) 49246 Horton (6.6 mi) 49269 Parma (6.9 mi) 49241 Hanover (7 mi) 49203 Jackson (8.9 mi) 49202 Jackson (9.8 mi) 49201 Jackson (10.6 mi) 49234 Clarklake (11.3 mi) 49249 Jerome (12.3 mi) 49250 Jonesville (12.7 mi) 49224 Albion (12.9 mi) 49254 Michigan Center (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,398
Population density	304 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	14.47 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	42.2002
Longitude	-84.5696
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	38.7%	45.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	17.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,398

Population

304

People per sq mi

27.6

Median age

$83,472

Median household income

$26,597

Per capita income

$208,600

Median home value

$1,051

Median monthly rent

74.5%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

1,019

Housing units

41.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

132

116

10–14

159

326

15–19

450

298

20–24

411

166

25–34

229

184

35–44

253

211

45–54

291

55–59

60–64

126

141

65–74

194

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	720	16.4%
18 and over	3,678	83.6%
65 and over	615	14.0%
Median age	27.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%

Asian 4.4%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Black or African American 1%

Other race 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,029	90.6%
Asian	196	4.4%
Two or more races	98	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	47	1.1%
Black or African American	45	1%
Other race	24	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.7%	45.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	17.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 8.5%

$75k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	8.5%
$75k–$100k	19.2%
$100k–$150k	22.8%
$150k–$200k	16.5%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$83,472

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 19.9%

$200k–$300k 36.7%

$300k–$500k 16.5%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$208,600
Median rent / month	$1,051
Owner occupied	74.5%
Renter occupied	25.5%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	73.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	18.9%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	19.9%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.6%
2 bedrooms	10.0%
3 bedrooms	56.6%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	48.2%
3 or more	17.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.5%
Electricity	13.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.8%
Wood	8.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	739	67.9%
Cohabiting couple	19	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	145	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	185	17.0%
Households with children under 18	311	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	389	35.8%
Average household size	3.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.2%	53.9%
Married	47.1%	37.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	7.5%
Divorced	2.0%	1.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 25.1%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 31.5%

Graduate / professional 10.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	41.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	0.3%
Kindergarten	71	3.8%
Elementary school	365	19.8%
High school	186	10.1%
College / grad school	1,220	66.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 44.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.4%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Other services 7.8%

Construction 7.5%

Retail trade 6.3%

Professional & management 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Public administration 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.0%
Service	25.0%
Sales & office	12.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	8.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.1%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	19.4%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 41.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	26.0%
High cholesterol	29.2%
Diabetes	7.6%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.1%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	15.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	8.1%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	74.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	134	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	34.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.9%
Public insurance	23.0%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,238	96.4%
Spanish	60	1.4%
Other Indo-European	8	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	52	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,202	95.5%
Born in same state	4,197	95.4%
Born in different state	3,503	79.6%
Foreign born	5	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	196	4.5%
Not a US citizen	12	6.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	763	17.3%
Italian	339	7.7%
Arab	226	5.1%
English	156	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	29	0.7%
Norwegian	16	0.4%
German	10	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.7%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49283

What city is ZIP code 49283 in?

ZIP code 49283 is primarily assigned to Spring Arbor, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49283 in?

ZIP code 49283 falls within Jackson County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49283 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 49283 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 49283?

ZIP code 49283 has an estimated population of 4,398 residents, with a density of 304 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49283?

The median home value in ZIP code 49283 is $208,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 49283?

The median household income in ZIP code 49283 is $83,472, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49283 in?

ZIP code 49283 observes the EST timezone.