Zip code 49259: Munith, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 49259?

49259 is assigned to Munith, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 49259 in?

49259 is in Jackson County, Michigan.

Q: What is the population of 49259?

About 2,653 people live in 49259, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 49259?

The median household income in 49259 is $66,500.

Q: What zip codes are near 49259?

The closest zip codes to 49259 are 49272, 49285, 49240, 49251, 49277.

Residential delivery areaJackson CountyEastern Time

Population

2,653

Median household income

$67K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$208K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,094/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

29 sq mi

91 people/sq mi

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

About 49259

49259 is a small-town zip code in Munith, Michigan (Jackson County), covering 29 sq mi of land. About 2,653 people live here, or 91 per square mile. The median resident is 44.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $66,500 a year, 18% below the national median of $80,734. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $208,300, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 91% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,094 a month.

23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.6 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; construction and repair; and management.

How 49259 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate14.1%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%31st of 961 in MI
Veterans15.1%
98th
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%36th of 962 in MI
Homeownership rate91.4%
97th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%211th of 958 in MI
Housing vacancy17.3%
90th
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%362nd of 958 in MI
Residents 65 and older23.7%
89th
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%300th of 962 in MI
Median age44.9
85th
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2401st of 962 in MI
Average commute31.6 min
81st
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min148th of 941 in MI
Tech workers3.5%
61st
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%179th of 961 in MI
Uninsured rate6.8%
50th
U.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%231st of 961 in MI
Per capita income$35,045
34th
U.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735531st of 962 in MI
Median household income$66,500
30th
U.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875514th of 952 in MI
Foreign-born residents5.1%
30th
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%202nd of 962 in MI
Median gross rent$1,094
28th
U.S. $1,413 · MI $1,129279th of 851 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher22.7%
28th
U.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%462nd of 961 in MI
Residents under 1819.1%
25th
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%583rd of 962 in MI
Government workers10.8%
25th
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%544th of 961 in MI
Median earnings per worker$40,869
24th
U.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178648th of 960 in MI
Median home value$208,300
23rd
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600422nd of 946 in MI
Poverty rate6.3%
21st
U.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%764th of 959 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.400
21st
U.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465614th of 958 in MI
Diversity index23.8
17th
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3363rd of 962 in MI
Healthcare workers7%
15th
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%765th of 961 in MI
Work from home6.3%
13th
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%763rd of 961 in MI
Population density91/sq mi
12th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi536th of 962 in MI
Broadband access83.5%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MI 90.5%753rd of 958 in MI
Population2,653
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761617th of 962 in MI
Rent-burdened renters25.6%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%794th of 931 in MI
Self-employed workers4.4%
3rd
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%904th of 961 in MI

Measure	49259	Jackson	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Unemployment rateWeakness	14.1%	5.5%	5.7%	5.2%	98th	31st of 961
Veterans	15.1%	6.7%	5.8%	6.2%	98th	36th of 962
Homeownership rateStrength	91.4%	75%	73.2%	65.2%	97th	211th of 958
Housing vacancy	17.3%	9.7%	11.8%	10.1%	90th	362nd of 958
Residents 65 and older	23.7%	19.1%	18.6%	17.2%	89th	300th of 962
Median age	44.9	41.5	40.2	38.9	85th	401st of 962
Average commuteWeakness	31.6 min	22.5 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	81st	148th of 941
Tech workers	3.5%	2.4%	3.1%	3.8%	61st	179th of 961
Uninsured rate	6.8%	4.9%	4.9%	8.4%	50th	231st of 961
Per capita income	$35,045	$35,930	$40,735	$44,673	34th	531st of 962
Median household income	$66,500	$66,073	$72,875	$80,734	30th	514th of 952
Foreign-born residents	5.1%	2.2%	7.2%	14.1%	30th	202nd of 962
Median gross rent	$1,094	$985	$1,129	$1,413	28th	279th of 851
Bachelor's degree or higher	22.7%	23.4%	32.4%	35.7%	28th	462nd of 961
Residents under 18	19.1%	20.9%	21.2%	22%	25th	583rd of 962
Government workers	10.8%	13.7%	11.6%	14.5%	25th	544th of 961
Median earnings per worker	$40,869	$46,225	$47,178	$49,666	24th	648th of 960
Median home value	$208,300	$193,700	$231,600	$332,700	23rd	422nd of 946
Poverty rate	6.3%	11.6%	13.2%	12.5%	21st	764th of 959
Income inequality (Gini)	0.400	0.445	0.465	0.483	21st	614th of 958
Diversity index	23.8	31.8	45.3	61.4	17th	363rd of 962
Healthcare workers	7%	10.2%	10.1%	9.7%	15th	765th of 961
Work from home	6.3%	9.8%	13.5%	15.1%	13th	763rd of 961
Population density	91/sq mi	228/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	12th	536th of 962
Broadband accessWeakness	83.5%	91.5%	90.5%	91%	9th	753rd of 958
Population	2,653	160,060	10,077,761	334,922,499	4th	617th of 962
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	25.6%	45.3%	50.4%	51.1%	3rd	794th of 931
Self-employed workers	4.4%	8.6%	8.6%	10%	3rd	904th of 961

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

13%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

35–44

45–54

18%

55–64

17%

65–74

75+

Median age

44.9

Under 18

19.1%

65 and over

23.7%

Race and ethnicity

White87%
Black0%
Hispanic2%
Asian3%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.8%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

23.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

82.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.6%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,000
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 84.1%
Married couples: 68.1%
Living alone: 12.7%
Veterans (of adults): 15.1%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

15%

$50–75k

33%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

22%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

49259

$66,500

Jackson Co.

$66,073

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$35,045

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

6.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.400

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

49259

$208,300

Jackson Co.

$193,700

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

49259

$1,094

Jackson Co.

$985

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

78%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

22%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,209
Owner-occupied: 91.4%
Vacant: 17.3%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 25.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 25.6%
Home value to income: 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.7%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

17%

20–29

34%

30–44

23%

45–59

11%

60+

14%

Average commute

31.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

14.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

14%

Construction and repair

11%

Management

Sales

Production

Office and admin

Engineering and science

Healthcare

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Computer and math

Education

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

22%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Retail

10%

Construction

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.7%

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$40,869

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

4.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	49259	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$64,531	$74,888
Service	$18,393	$26,804
Sales and office	$23,056	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$54,375	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,565	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

42%

Some college

20%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 95.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 10.9%
Households with broadband: 83.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 57.1%
No internet access: 14.5%
Without health insurance: 6.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Munith
State: Michigan
County: Jackson County
Center point: 42.3829° N, 84.2558° W
Land area: 29 sq mi
Water area: 1.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 49259

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
49272	Pleasant Lake, MI	4.9 mi	2,883	$84,107	$233,300
49285	Stockbridge, MI	6 mi	6,240	$73,375	$210,100
49240	Grass Lake, MI	8.6 mi	8,863	$99,681	$298,700
49251	Leslie, MI	9.8 mi	5,958	$85,253	$206,300
49277	Rives Junction, MI	11 mi	2,924	$91,912	$217,500
48137	Gregory, MI	11 mi	4,157	$78,973	$306,800
49202	Jackson, MI	11 mi	18,519	$42,632	$116,100
48819	Dansville, MI	11 mi	2,550	$110,833	$254,500
49201	Jackson, MI	11 mi	49,107	$74,484	$215,900
49254	Michigan Center, MI	11 mi	3,484	$63,750	$172,100
49204	Jackson, MI · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
48118	Chelsea, MI	12 mi	13,246	$88,278	$357,200

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Questions about 49259

What city is zip code 49259?

49259 is assigned to Munith, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 49259 in?

49259 is in Jackson County, Michigan.

What is the population of 49259?

About 2,653 people live in 49259, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 49259 in?

49259 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 49259?

The median household income in 49259 is $66,500.

What zip codes are near 49259?

The closest zip codes to 49259 are 49272, 49285, 49240, 49251, 49277.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49259, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.