ZIP Code 49246 - Horton Michigan
Overview
ZIP Code 49246 is located in Horton Michigan. Portions of 49246 are also in Hanover Township (Jackson County) and Liberty Township (Jackson County) and Spring Arbor Township and Moscow Township and Summit Township (Jackson County) and Somerset Township. 49246 is primarily within Jackson County, with some portions in Hillsdale County. Regionally, 49246 is located in the Lansing Area.
ZIP Code 49246 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Horton |
| Primary County | Jackson County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,786 |
| Area Code(s) | 517 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 49246 Map
49246 Demographics
49246 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 49246 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49246 is White. The current unemployment level in 49246 is 5.1%.
| Population | 3,786 |
| Population Growth Rate | 20.52% |
| Population Density | 95 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,273 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $67,426 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $555,850 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.4% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.84% |
49246 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,802 | 98.4% |
| Black | 52 | 1.35% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49246 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 533 | 95.69% |
| Black | 3 | 0.54% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 3.77% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49246 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 139 | 5.81% |
| Bachelor Degree | 408 | 17.04% |
| High School Diploma | 710 | 29.66% |
| No High School Diploma | 14 | 0.58% |
| GED or Alternate | 130 | 5.43% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 512 | 21.39% |
| Associates Degree | 233 | 9.73% |
| Masters Degree | 127 | 5.3% |
| Professional Degree | 91 | 3.8% |
| Doctorate Degree | 30 | 1.25% |
49246 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.12185669, -84.50827789 |
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| Region | Lansing Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Jackson, MI Hillsdale, MI |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Detroit |
| Area | 40 Square Miles |
49246 Schools
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49246 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 56h - Interlobate Dead Ice Moraines | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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