Jackson, MI — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 49201 serves a portion of Jackson, Michigan, within Jackson County. This community is home to approximately 37,844 residents, with a median age of 40.9 years. The median household income of $67,674 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $297,765 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 53% owner-occupied and 47% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Jackson is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 104 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 23% and an unemployment rate of 5.9%, 49201 reflects the economic character of Jackson County in Michigan.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 37,844 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 17,908 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $67,674 | ↑ 0% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $297,765 | ↓ 1% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 104 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | ↑ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 19.6% | ↑ 72% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 23% | ↓ 34% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 40.9 yrs | ↑ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 53% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 47% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 17,786 | — |