ZIP Code 49249 - Jerome Michigan
Overview
ZIP Code 49249 is located in Jerome Michigan. Portions of 49249 are also in Lake LeAnn and Somerset Township and Moscow Township and Liberty Township (Jackson County) and Moscow and Somerset and Somerset Center. 49249 is primarily within Hillsdale County, with some portions in Jackson County. Regionally, 49249 is located in the Lansing Area.
ZIP Code 49249 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Jerome |
| Primary County | Hillsdale County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,350 |
| Area Code(s) | 517 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 49249 Map
49249 Demographics
49249 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 49249 is White. The current unemployment level in 49249 is 5.1%.
| Population | 3,350 |
| Population Growth Rate | -11.68% |
| Population Density | 96 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,423 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $69,890 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $379,940 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.09% |
49249 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,501 | 98.09% |
| Black | 16 | 0.45% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 1.32% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49249 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 282 | 11.51% |
| Bachelor Degree | 357 | 14.57% |
| High School Diploma | 925 | 37.76% |
| No High School Diploma | 21 | 0.86% |
| GED or Alternate | 64 | 2.61% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 361 | 14.73% |
| Associates Degree | 159 | 6.49% |
| Masters Degree | 252 | 10.29% |
| Professional Degree | 29 | 1.18% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
49249 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.02661133, -84.45288086 |
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| Region | Lansing Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Hillsdale, MI Jackson, MI |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Detroit |
| Area | 35 Square Miles |
49249 Schools
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49249 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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