Zip code 49203: Jackson, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 49203?

49203 is assigned to Jackson, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 49203 in?

49203 is in Jackson County, Michigan.

Q: What is the population of 49203?

About 36,474 people live in 49203, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 49203?

The median household income in 49203 is $56,201.

Q: What zip codes are near 49203?

The closest zip codes to 49203 are 49204, 49202, 49254, 49234, 49201.

Residential delivery areaJackson CountyEastern Time

Population

36,474

Median household income

$56K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$159K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,019/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

26 sq mi

1,378 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 49203

49203 is a suburban zip code in Jackson, Michigan (Jackson County), covering 26 sq mi of land. About 36,474 people live here, or 1,378 per square mile. The median resident is 39 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $56,201 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $159,100, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 67% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,019 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.1 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; production and manufacturing; and sales.

How 49203 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate6.5%
74th
U.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%256th of 961 in MI
Residents 65 and older19.1%
68th
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%565th of 962 in MI
Poverty rate14.2%
66th
U.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%304th of 959 in MI
Housing vacancy8.8%
65th
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%534th of 958 in MI
Broadband access93.5%
62nd
U.S. 91% · MI 90.5%189th of 958 in MI
Population36,474
61st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,76154th of 962 in MI
Healthcare workers10.2%
61st
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%397th of 961 in MI
Government workers15.1%
60th
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%231st of 961 in MI
Residents under 1822.8%
57th
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%291st of 962 in MI
Veterans6.1%
54th
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%578th of 962 in MI
Population density1,378/sq mi
50th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi183rd of 962 in MI
Median age39
50th
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2728th of 962 in MI
Homeownership rate66.9%
46th
U.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%831st of 958 in MI
Uninsured rate6.2%
44th
U.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%277th of 961 in MI
Diversity index44.2
42nd
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3155th of 962 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.425
41st
U.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465423rd of 958 in MI
Rent-burdened renters47.3%
37th
U.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%431st of 931 in MI
Tech workers2.2%
37th
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%369th of 961 in MI
Work from home9.2%
29th
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%526th of 961 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher22.4%
27th
U.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%469th of 961 in MI
Per capita income$32,080
25th
U.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735675th of 962 in MI
Median earnings per worker$41,054
25th
U.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178638th of 960 in MI
Median gross rent$1,019
23rd
U.S. $1,413 · MI $1,129362nd of 851 in MI
Self-employed workers6.8%
17th
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%743rd of 961 in MI
Median household income$56,201
15th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875751st of 952 in MI
Foreign-born residents2.4%
14th
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%391st of 962 in MI
Median home value$159,100
12th
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600674th of 946 in MI
Average commute18.1 min
6th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min869th of 941 in MI

Measure	49203	Jackson	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Unemployment rate	6.5%	5.5%	5.7%	5.2%	74th	256th of 961
Residents 65 and older	19.1%	19.1%	18.6%	17.2%	68th	565th of 962
Poverty rate	14.2%	11.6%	13.2%	12.5%	66th	304th of 959
Housing vacancy	8.8%	9.7%	11.8%	10.1%	65th	534th of 958
Broadband access	93.5%	91.5%	90.5%	91%	62nd	189th of 958
Population	36,474	160,060	10,077,761	334,922,499	61st	54th of 962
Healthcare workers	10.2%	10.2%	10.1%	9.7%	61st	397th of 961
Government workers	15.1%	13.7%	11.6%	14.5%	60th	231st of 961
Residents under 18	22.8%	20.9%	21.2%	22%	57th	291st of 962
Veterans	6.1%	6.7%	5.8%	6.2%	54th	578th of 962
Population density	1,378/sq mi	228/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	50th	183rd of 962
Median age	39	41.5	40.2	38.9	50th	728th of 962
Homeownership rate	66.9%	75%	73.2%	65.2%	46th	831st of 958
Uninsured rate	6.2%	4.9%	4.9%	8.4%	44th	277th of 961
Diversity index	44.2	31.8	45.3	61.4	42nd	155th of 962
Income inequality (Gini)	0.425	0.445	0.465	0.483	41st	423rd of 958
Rent-burdened renters	47.3%	45.3%	50.4%	51.1%	37th	431st of 931
Tech workers	2.2%	2.4%	3.1%	3.8%	37th	369th of 961
Work from home	9.2%	9.8%	13.5%	15.1%	29th	526th of 961
Bachelor's degree or higher	22.4%	23.4%	32.4%	35.7%	27th	469th of 961
Per capita income	$32,080	$35,930	$40,735	$44,673	25th	675th of 962
Median earnings per worker	$41,054	$46,225	$47,178	$49,666	25th	638th of 960
Median gross rent	$1,019	$985	$1,129	$1,413	23rd	362nd of 851
Self-employed workers	6.8%	8.6%	8.6%	10%	17th	743rd of 961
Median household incomeWeakness	$56,201	$66,073	$72,875	$80,734	15th	751st of 952
Foreign-born residents	2.4%	2.2%	7.2%	14.1%	14th	391st of 962
Median home value	$159,100	$193,700	$231,600	$332,700	12th	674th of 946
Average commuteStrength	18.1 min	22.5 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	6th	869th of 941

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

17%

5–17

10%

18–24

13%

25–34

12%

35–44

11%

45–54

12%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

22.8%

65 and over

19.1%

Race and ethnicity

White73%
Black13%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.8%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.3%
Multiracial8%

Diversity index

44.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

82.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.1%

Other

Households

Households: 15,634
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 56.4%
Married couples: 37.4%
Living alone: 37.5%
Veterans (of adults): 6.1%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

18%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

49203

$56,201

Jackson Co.

$66,073

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,080

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.425

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

49203

$159,100

Jackson Co.

$193,700

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

49203

$1,019

Jackson Co.

$985

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

77%

2–4 units

12%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 17,139
Owner-occupied: 66.9%
Vacant: 8.8%
Median year built: 1955
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 47.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 28.3%
Home value to income: 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

0.5%

Walked

0.9%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.7%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

24%

10–19

48%

20–29

10%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

14%

Production

11%

Sales

11%

Healthcare

10%

Management

10%

Transportation and moving

Construction and repair

Education

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Computer and math

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.0%

Industries

Manufacturing

20%

Health care and social assistance

17%

Retail

12%

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Other services

Construction

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$41,054

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	49203	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$59,060	$74,888
Service	$27,513	$26,804
Sales and office	$38,707	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$40,110	$49,199
Production and transportation	$39,623	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

33%

Some college

26%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 92%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.9%
Households with broadband: 93.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70.2%
No internet access: 5.1%
Without health insurance: 6.2%
Limited-English households: 1%

Geography

City (USPS): Jackson
State: Michigan
County: Jackson County
Center point: 42.2207° N, 84.4019° W
Land area: 26 sq mi
Water area: 0.9 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Jackson23% of zip
Vandercook Lake (unincorporated)12% of zip
Michigan Center (unincorporated)4% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 49203

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
49204	Jackson, MI · PO box	1.7 mi	—	—	—
49202	Jackson, MI	3.2 mi	18,519	$42,632	$116,100
49254	Michigan Center, MI	4 mi	3,484	$63,750	$172,100
49234	Clarklake, MI	6.7 mi	2,520	$110,313	$295,000
49201	Jackson, MI	6.9 mi	49,107	$74,484	$215,900
49283	Spring Arbor, MI	8 mi	5,039	$108,464	$218,400
49246	Horton, MI	8.5 mi	3,382	$81,908	$254,100
49261	Napoleon, MI	8.9 mi	199	$91,875	$208,800
49269	Parma, MI	10 mi	5,544	$86,699	$217,100
49233	Cement City, MI	11 mi	2,938	$81,250	$229,600
49240	Grass Lake, MI	12 mi	8,863	$99,681	$298,700
49263	Norvell, MI	12 mi	0	—	—

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Questions about 49203

What city is zip code 49203?

49203 is assigned to Jackson, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 49203 in?

49203 is in Jackson County, Michigan.

What is the population of 49203?

About 36,474 people live in 49203, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 49203 in?

49203 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 49203?

The median household income in 49203 is $56,201.

What zip codes are near 49203?

The closest zip codes to 49203 are 49204, 49202, 49254, 49234, 49201.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49203, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.