49288 ZIP Code — Waldron, MI

Hillsdale County, Michigan

ZIP code 49288 is located in Waldron, Michigan, within Hillsdale County. It covers approximately 37.82 square miles and serves a population of 1,518 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49288

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 $120,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $60,909. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49288 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,518

population

37.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49288 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49288

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49288. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waldron	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43501 Alvordton (5 mi) 49266 Osseo (7.6 mi) 49271 Pittsford (8.2 mi) 43554 Pioneer (8.9 mi) 49247 Hudson (9.9 mi) 43570 West Unity (10.1 mi) 43570 West Unity (10.1 mi) 43521 Fayette (10.1 mi) 49232 Camden (10.2 mi) 49256 Morenci (11.5 mi) 49242 Hillsdale (12 mi) 43543 Montpelier (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,518
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	37.82 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	41.7358
Longitude	-84.4473
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	48.8%	49.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	14.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.4%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,518

Population

People per sq mi

36.8

Median age

$60,909

Median household income

$23,218

Per capita income

$120,400

Median home value

$754

Median monthly rent

73.1%

Home ownership

14.5%

Poverty rate

11.4%

Unemployment

482

Housing units

10.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

133

35–44

123

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	445	29.3%
18 and over	1,073	70.7%
65 and over	208	13.7%
Median age	36.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,469	95.3%
Two or more races	45	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1.5%
Other race	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.8%	49.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	14.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.4%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 13.0%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 28.5%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	13.0%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	28.5%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$60,909

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.2%

$50k–$100k 24.6%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 8.4%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,400
Median rent / month	$754
Owner occupied	73.1%
Renter occupied	26.9%
Vacant	13.9%
Single-family detached	93.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	3.5%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	1.1%
1970–1979	8.9%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	56.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	18.2%
3 bedrooms	44.8%
4 bedrooms	22.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	34.6%
2 vehicles	37.8%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.9%
Electricity	1.3%
Propane / LP gas	48.9%
Fuel oil	9.3%
Wood	18.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	301	55.7%
Cohabiting couple	31	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	104	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	104	19.3%
Households with children under 18	206	38.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	145	26.9%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.1%	23.8%
Married	52.8%	55.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	3.3%	9.4%
Divorced	12.8%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 54.3%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	3.1%
Kindergarten	20	5.6%
Elementary school	228	63.3%
High school	84	23.3%
College / grad school	17	4.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.7%

Retail trade 20.0%

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Construction 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Professional & management 3.9%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Public administration 2.8%

Other services 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.7%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	11.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	35.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.3%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	14.1%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 14.5%

Under 18 years 17.3%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 19.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	18.9%
Supplemental Security	10.6%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	11.2%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	42.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.7%
Public insurance	49.5%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,394	91.8%
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)	1,515	99.8%
Born in same state	1,509	99.4%
Born in different state	974	64.2%
Foreign born	6	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	352	23.2%
Italian	124	8.2%
Arab	55	3.6%
Polish	25	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	1.3%
Dutch	8	0.5%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49288

What city is ZIP code 49288 in?

ZIP code 49288 is primarily assigned to Waldron, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49288 in?

ZIP code 49288 falls within Hillsdale County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49288?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49288?

The median home value in ZIP code 49288 is $120,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 49288?

ZIP code 49288 has an estimated population of 1,518 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 49288?

The median household income in ZIP code 49288 is $60,909, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49288 in?

ZIP code 49288 observes the EST timezone.