ZIP Code 49277 - Rives Junction Michigan
Overview
ZIP Code 49277 is located in Rives Junction Michigan. Portions of 49277 are also in Rives Township and Tompkins Township and Henrietta Township. 49277 is entirely within Jackson County. Regionally, 49277 is located in the Lansing Area.
ZIP Code 49277 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Rives Junction |
| Primary County | Jackson County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,913 |
| Area Code(s) | 517 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 49277 Map
49277 Demographics
49277 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 49277 is White. The current unemployment level in 49277 is 5.1%.
| Population | 2,913 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 90 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,337 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $74,815 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $259,400 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.44% |
49277 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,967 | 97.44% |
| Black | 1 | 0.03% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 2.53% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49277 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 270 | 12.41% |
| Bachelor Degree | 195 | 8.96% |
| High School Diploma | 866 | 39.8% |
| No High School Diploma | 27 | 1.24% |
| GED or Alternate | 89 | 4.09% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 365 | 16.77% |
| Associates Degree | 263 | 12.09% |
| Masters Degree | 89 | 4.09% |
| Professional Degree | 12 | 0.55% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
49277 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.38645554, -84.45941925 |
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| Region | Lansing Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Jackson, MI |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Detroit |
| Area | 32 Square Miles |
49277 Schools
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49277 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 56h - Interlobate Dead Ice Moraines | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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