ZIP Code 49242 - Hillsdale Michigan
Overview
ZIP Code 49242 is located in Hillsdale Michigan. Portions of 49242 are also in Cambria and Cambria Township and Adams Township (Hillsdale County) and Hillsdale Township and Woodbridge Township and Ransom Township and Fayette Township and Allen Township and Reading Township and Jefferson Township (Hillsdale County) and Wheatland Township (Hillsdale County) and Frontier. 49242 is entirely within Hillsdale County. Regionally, 49242 is located in the Lansing Area.
ZIP Code 49242 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Hillsdale |
| Primary County | Hillsdale County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 14,718 |
| Area Code(s) | 517 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 49242 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%.
| Population | 14,718 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.99% |
| Population Density | 148 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,567 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2% |
| 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/Ethnicity | White - 94.38% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92.88% |
49242 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,646 | 94.38% |
| Black | 136 | 0.94% |
| Hispanic | 564 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49242 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,553 | 95.04% |
| Black | 10 | 0.61% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 3.55% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.06% |
49242 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 823 | 9.63% |
| Bachelor Degree | 858 | 10.04% |
| High School Diploma | 3,360 | 39.31% |
| No High School Diploma | 118 | 1.38% |
| GED or Alternate | 471 | 5.51% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,489 | 17.42% |
| Associates Degree | 661 | 7.73% |
| Masters Degree | 547 | 6.4% |
| Professional Degree | 147 | 1.72% |
| Doctorate Degree | 73 | 0.85% |
49242 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.88203049, -84.61671448 |
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| Region | Lansing Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Hillsdale, MI |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Detroit |
| Area | 99 Square Miles |
49242 Schools
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49242 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 56h - Interlobate Dead Ice Moraines | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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