49254 Zip Code Profile

49254 is a suburban zip code in Michigan Center, Michigan. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($126,100) are significantly above average for the Jackson metro area.

The average family income here is $53,814/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 49254 is $47,727.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 49254 earn an average of $32,585/year. Women earn only $19,300/year.

1,627 people in 49254 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 49254? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 23.9 minutes.

The median age here is 42. There are 1,672 men and 1,649 women. The median age for men is 42 while for women the median age is 43.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,907 people (out of the 3,321 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,431 homes, and 130 businesses every day. 11 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

49254 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Podgorica, Montenegro!) and -84 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 938 feet above sea levell.

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• B2 Watchers Neighborhood Watch
• Chelsea Area Garden Club
• Chelsea Farmers Market
• CONCORD MARKET
• Downtown Jackson Grand River Farmers Market
• Jackson-Kuhl's Bell Tower Market
• Lake Columbia

• Lake Le Ann Building Control Committee
• Leslie Farmers & Crafters Market
• Loomis Park
• Manachester Farmers Market
• The Green Market at Allegiance Health
• The Green Market of Jackson

• Demographics

• Total Population: 3,321
• White Population: 3,271
• Black Population: 32
• Hispanic Population: 67
• Asian Population: 13
• Hawaiian Population: 2
• Indian Population: 36
• Male Population: 1,672
• Female Population: 1,649
• Median Age: 42
• Median Age of Males: 42
• Median Age of Females: 43

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Michigan
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Jackson MI
• County: Jackson
• City: Michigan Center
• Longitude: -84.3
• Latitude: 42.2
• Elevation: 939 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 517

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,573
• Drive alone: 1,326
• Carpool: 213
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 11


• Average commute time: 23.9 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 24
•    5 - 9: 118
•    10 - 14: 277
•    15 - 19: 434
•    20 - 24: 250
•    25 - 29: 93
•    30 - 34: 80
•    35 - 39: 28
•    40 - 44: 35
•    45 - 59: 78
•    60 - 89: 127
•    90 plus: 29

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $126,100
• Average Annual Household Income: $45,888
• Businesses: 77
• Employees: 796
• Annual Payroll: $29,301,000
• Average Family Income: $53,814
• Median Family Income: $41,023
• Average Income for Men: $32,585
• Average Income for Women: $19,300

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 07
• Congressional District Land Area: 4295.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
• US House Representative: Tim Walberg (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 075
• State FIPS Code: 26

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View all schools in Michigan Center

Primary Schools

Arnold Elementary School

4064 Page Avenue

Michigan Center, MI 49254

(517) 764-5700

Keicher Elementary School

137 Broad Street

Michigan Center, MI 49254

(517) 764-5200

High Schools

Michigan Center Jr/Sr High School

400 S. State Street

Michigan Center, MI 49254

(517) 764-1440