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ZIP Code 49242 - Hillsdale Michigan

Overview

ZIP Code 49242 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameHillsdale
Primary CountyHillsdale County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)14,718
Area Code(s)517
Current Time
EDT

ZIP Code 49242 Map

Map of ZIP Code 49242 in Hillsdale, MI — click to open interactive map

49242 Demographics

49242 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Michigan based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 49242 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49242 is White. The current unemployment level in 49242 is 5.1%.

Population14,718
Population Growth Rate-2.99%
Population Density148 People per Square Mile
Total Households5,567
Percentage High Income Households2%
Median Household Income (2021)$52,198
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$383,870
Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026)5.1%
Sales Tax Rate (2025)6%
Majority Race/EthnicityWhite - 94.38%
Public School Majority Race/EthnicityWhite - 92.88%

49242 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityTotalPercentage
White13,64694.38%
Black1360.94%
Hispanic5643.9%
Asian1020.71%
Native American110.08%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

49242 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityTotalPercentage
White1,55395.04%
Black100.61%
Hispanic583.55%
Asian110.67%
Native American10.06%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander10.06%

49242 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education LevelTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College8239.63%
Bachelor Degree85810.04%
High School Diploma3,36039.31%
No High School Diploma1181.38%
GED or Alternate4715.51%
1 or More Years of College1,48917.42%
Associates Degree6617.73%
Masters Degree5476.4%
Professional Degree1471.72%
Doctorate Degree730.85%

49242 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5b: -15F to -10F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion56h - Interlobate Dead Ice Moraines
49242 Annual Climate Data
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)13152435465559574938291937
Avg Max Temp (°F)29334456697882807360463457
Avg Precip (In.)2.071.812.733.383.794.213.563.683.62.783.052.6537.32

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