49284 ZIP Code — Springport, MI

Jackson County, Michigan

ZIP code 49284 is located in Springport, Michigan, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 53.09 square miles and serves a population of 2,764 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49284

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,019. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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 49284 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,764

population

53.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49284 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49284

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49284. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Springport	Acceptable
Springport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49264 Onondaga (7.3 mi) 49269 Parma (7.9 mi) 48827 Eaton Rapids (8.1 mi) 49224 Albion (8.6 mi) 49076 Olivet (10.4 mi) 49277 Rives Junction (11.9 mi) 48813 Charlotte (13.9 mi) 49283 Spring Arbor (14.5 mi) 49251 Leslie (14.9 mi) 49237 Concord (15.1 mi) 49068 Marshall (16.1 mi) 49202 Jackson (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,764
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	53.09 sq mi
Water area	0.66 sq mi
Latitude	42.3926
Longitude	-84.6840
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	42.3%	45.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	17.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,764

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$61,019

Median household income

$30,162

Per capita income

$147,800

Median home value

$925

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

1,084

Housing units

16.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

106

10–14

108

15–19

20–24

111

25–34

113

181

35–44

183

169

45–54

171

154

55–59

157

60–64

100

113

65–74

114

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	632	22.9%
18 and over	2,132	77.1%
65 and over	473	17.1%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.3%

Two or more races 7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Black or African American 0.9%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,530	90.3%
Two or more races	196	7%
Hispanic or Latino	37	1.3%
Black or African American	25	0.9%
Asian	11	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	45.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	17.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$61,019

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.1%

$50k–$100k 23.0%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 18.0%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,800
Median rent / month	$925
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	83.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	11.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	35.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	37.4%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.1%
Electricity	6.0%
Propane / LP gas	27.7%
Fuel oil	8.0%
Wood	13.5%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	508	45.6%
Cohabiting couple	73	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	202	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	330	29.6%
Households with children under 18	290	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	362	32.5%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.3%	22.9%
Married	49.0%	43.8%
Separated	0.6%	1.5%
Widowed	5.1%	16.2%
Divorced	11.0%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	2.9%
Kindergarten	29	4.7%
Elementary school	347	55.8%
High school	148	23.8%
College / grad school	80	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.6%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Retail trade 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Professional & management 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Construction 7.6%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Public administration 3.8%

Other services 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	26.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.1

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 22.9%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 41.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	181	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	54.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.0%
Public insurance	48.3%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,662	96.3%
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)	2,739	99.1%
Born in same state	2,733	98.9%
Born in different state	2,420	87.6%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	25	0.9%
Not a US citizen	8	32.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	487	17.6%
Italian	298	10.8%
Arab	220	8%
English	67	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	53	1.9%
German	18	0.7%
Irish	11	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49284

What city is ZIP code 49284 in?

ZIP code 49284 is primarily assigned to Springport, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49284 in?

ZIP code 49284 falls within Jackson County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49284 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 49284 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49284 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 49284 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49284?

The median home value in ZIP code 49284 is $147,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 49284?

ZIP code 49284 has an estimated population of 2,764 residents, with a density of 52 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49284 in?

ZIP code 49284 observes the EST timezone.