49203 ZIP Code, Jackson, MI
49203 is a ZIP code in Jackson, Michigan in Jackson County. It covers 26 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49202, 49254 and 49234. 36,474 people live here in 15,634 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Michigan ZIP codes. At about 1,378 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (67% own). Median household income is $56,201, below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Jackson, MI
- County: Jackson County
- Land area: 26 sq mi
- Population: 36,474
- Median household income: $56,201
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 36,474 |
| Households | 15,634 |
| Median household income | $56,201 |
| Income per person | $32,080 |
| Median age | 39 |
| Homeowners | 66.9% |
| Median home value | $159,100 |
| Median rent | $1,019 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.2% |
| Broadband internet | 93.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.4% |
| $10–15K | 5.5% |
| $15–25K | 6.9% |
| $25–35K | 10.0% |
| $35–50K | 17.1% |
| $50–75K | 20.8% |
| $75–100K | 11.6% |
| $100–150K | 14.4% |
| $150–200K | 4.8% |
| $200K+ | 3.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.5% |
| 10–19 | 12.7% |
| 20–24 | 7.2% |
| 25–34 | 12.9% |
| 35–44 | 12.1% |
| 45–54 | 11.4% |
| 55–64 | 12.1% |
| 65–74 | 10.8% |
| 75+ | 8.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.7% |
| Owned outright | 26.7% |
| Rented | 29.9% |
| Vacant | 8.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 73.1% |
| Townhome | 3.5% |
| 2–4 units | 11.7% |
| 5–19 units | 8.3% |
| 20+ units | 1.8% |
| Mobile / other | 1.7% |
Businesses in 49203
599 business establishments with 10,369 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 94
- Manufacturing: 76
- Retail Trade: 76
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 66
- Construction: 49
- Accommodation and Food Services: 45
- Wholesale Trade: 40
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 40
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49202 — Jackson city, MI (3.2 mi)
- 49254 — Michigan Center CDP, MI (4 mi)
- 49234 (6.7 mi)
- 49201 — Napoleon CDP, MI (6.9 mi)
- 49283 — Spring Arbor CDP, MI (8 mi)
- 49246 (8.5 mi)
- 49261 — Napoleon CDP, MI (8.9 mi)
- 49269 — Parma village, MI (10.2 mi)
Areas that include 49203
- Jackson, MI ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Michigan Center, MI ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Vandercook Lake, MI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Jackson County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 20: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Jackson County
- No. 6 of 20: lowest median age in Jackson County
Mail every home in 49203
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49203, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49203 in?
- 49203 is a Jackson, MI mailing address. By land area, 23% lies inside Jackson, 12% lies inside Vandercook Lake and 4% lies inside Michigan Center; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49203 in?
- 49203 is in Jackson County.
- What is the population of 49203?
- About 36,474 people (±1,120), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 37,269.
- What is the median household income in 49203?
- $56,201 (±$3,746), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 49203?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49203 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49203?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49202 (3.2 mi, Jackson), 49254 (4 mi, Michigan Center), 49234 (6.7 mi), 49201 (6.9 mi, Napoleon), 49283 (8 mi, Spring Arbor) and 49246 (8.5 mi).
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