49251 ZIP Code, Leslie, MI
49251 is a ZIP code in Leslie, Michigan — mostly in Ingham County (95% of its land), with smaller parts in Jackson County. It covers 58 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49272, 49277 and 49264. 5,958 people live here in 2,262 households. With about 102 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $85,253, above the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Leslie, MI
- County: Ingham County
- Land area: 58 sq mi
- Population: 5,958
- Median household income: $85,253
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,958 |
| Households | 2,262 |
| Median household income | $85,253 |
| Income per person | $36,082 |
| Median age | 40.9 |
| Homeowners | 85.0% |
| Median home value | $206,300 |
| Median rent | $1,070 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% |
| Broadband internet | 91.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.7% |
| $10–15K | 2.9% |
| $15–25K | 2.7% |
| $25–35K | 3.6% |
| $35–50K | 8.2% |
| $50–75K | 22.0% |
| $75–100K | 16.8% |
| $100–150K | 25.2% |
| $150–200K | 10.0% |
| $200K+ | 4.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.9% |
| 10–19 | 12.6% |
| 20–24 | 5.9% |
| 25–34 | 11.9% |
| 35–44 | 10.8% |
| 45–54 | 14.1% |
| 55–64 | 13.9% |
| 65–74 | 9.2% |
| 75+ | 9.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 48.9% |
| Owned outright | 31.6% |
| Rented | 13.9% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 82.9% |
| Townhome | 1.1% |
| 2–4 units | 3.7% |
| 5–19 units | 3.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 9.3% |
Businesses in 49251
80 business establishments with 485 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 11
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 11
- Retail Trade: 9
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 9
- Accommodation and Food Services: 8
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 7
- Transportation and Warehousing: 6
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49272 (5.7 mi)
- 49277 (5.9 mi)
- 49264 (7.3 mi)
- 48819 — Dansville village, MI (8.3 mi)
- 48854 — Mason city, MI (8.4 mi)
- 49259 (9.8 mi)
- 49285 — Stockbridge village, MI (10.4 mi)
- 49201 — Napoleon CDP, MI (10.7 mi)
Areas that include 49251
- Leslie, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Ingham County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 21: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Ingham County
- No. 4 of 21: highest share of households with children in Ingham County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49251, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49251 in?
- 49251 is a Leslie, MI mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Leslie; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49251 in?
- 49251 is mostly in Ingham County (95% of its land), with smaller parts in Jackson County.
- What is the population of 49251?
- About 5,958 people (±484), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,136.
- What is the median household income in 49251?
- $85,253 (±$6,862), 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 49251?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49251 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49251?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49272 (5.7 mi), 49277 (5.9 mi), 49264 (7.3 mi), 48819 (8.3 mi, Dansville), 48854 (8.4 mi, Mason) and 49259 (9.8 mi).
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