49249 ZIP Code, Jerome, MI
49249 is a ZIP code in Jerome, Michigan in Hillsdale County. It covers 29 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49282, 49262 and 49233. 3,462 people live here in 1,456 households. With about 118 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (89%). Median household income is $82,407, above the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 48.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Jerome, MI
- County: Hillsdale County
- Land area: 29 sq mi
- Population: 3,462
- Median household income: $82,407
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,462 |
| Households | 1,456 |
| Median household income | $82,407 |
| Income per person | $53,170 |
| Median age | 48.2 |
| Homeowners | 89.1% |
| Median home value | $224,000 |
| Median rent | $1,573 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 37 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% |
| Broadband internet | 91.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.1% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 3.4% |
| $25–35K | 6.1% |
| $35–50K | 6.7% |
| $50–75K | 26.4% |
| $75–100K | 13.7% |
| $100–150K | 14.1% |
| $150–200K | 9.0% |
| $200K+ | 15.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.2% |
| 10–19 | 9.9% |
| 20–24 | 4.9% |
| 25–34 | 9.3% |
| 35–44 | 10.6% |
| 45–54 | 14.7% |
| 55–64 | 18.5% |
| 65–74 | 16.3% |
| 75+ | 6.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 47.6% |
| Owned outright | 26.0% |
| Rented | 9.0% |
| Vacant | 17.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 94.7% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 2.2% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 3.2% |
Businesses in 49249
24 business establishments with 134 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 5
- Construction: 4
- Retail Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49282 — Lake LeAnn CDP, MI (2.8 mi)
- 49262 — North Adams village, MI (4.6 mi)
- 49233 — Cement City village, MI (5 mi)
- 49220 — Addison village, MI (6.4 mi)
- 49246 (6.9 mi)
- 49234 (8.1 mi)
- 49250 — Jonesville city, MI (8.8 mi)
- 49241 — Hanover village, MI (9.4 mi)
Areas that include 49249
- Lake LeAnn, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Jerome, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Hillsdale County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 15: highest median household income in Hillsdale County
- No. 3 of 15: highest median home value in Hillsdale County
- No. 4 of 15: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Hillsdale County
- No. 2 of 15: highest median age in Hillsdale County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49249, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49249 in?
- 49249 is a Jerome, MI mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Lake LeAnn; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49249 in?
- 49249 is in Hillsdale County.
- What is the population of 49249?
- About 3,462 people (±365), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,269.
- What is the median household income in 49249?
- $82,407 (±$17,785), 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 49249?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49249 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49249?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49282 (2.8 mi, Lake LeAnn), 49262 (4.6 mi, North Adams), 49233 (5 mi, Cement City), 49220 (6.4 mi, Addison), 49246 (6.9 mi) and 49234 (8.1 mi).
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