49242 ZIP Code
Hillsdale, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49242 |
| City/Town: | Hillsdale |
| County: | Hillsdale |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,718 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,803 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,707 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,493 |
| Median Home Value: | $162,300 |
| Land Area: | 90.6 sq miles
234.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.7 sq miles
6.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.8863, -84.6227 |
Population Information (49242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,718 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,348 | 49.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,370 | 50.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 582 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 855 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 882 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,384 | 9.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,678 | 11.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,418 | 9.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,816 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,498 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 836 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,034 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,500 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 889 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 346 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $162,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $761 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,493 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,504 | 84.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 989 | 15.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,940 | 71.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,564 | 28.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,337 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 266 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 544 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,644 | 39.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,042 | 21.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 621 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,226 | 13.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 994 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49242 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,803 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,744 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,285 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,707 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,162 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,884 | 96.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 275 | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,058 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,619 | 81.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 709 | 10.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 548 | 8.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,618 | 92.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 165 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 73 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 201 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 640 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 351 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 457 | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 274 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 97 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 71 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 15 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49242 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 202 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 273 | 5.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 517 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 456 | 8.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 880 | 16.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,198 | 21.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 807 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 707 | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 233 | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 231 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49242 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,739 | 68.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 561 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 17 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 642 | 9.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 168 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 510 | 7.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49242 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 54 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 282 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,287 | 18.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 58 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 948 | 13.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 222 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 68 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 275 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 342 | 5.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,281 | 33.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 666 | 9.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 197 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 204 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (49242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,552 | 92.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,093 | 68.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,873 | 39.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 907 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49242 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,990 | 72.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,107 | 38.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,748 | 31.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 272 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 55 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 590 | 10.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49242 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,832 | 74.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 36 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 216 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 205 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 174 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 205 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 414 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 411 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49242 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 53 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 132 | 2.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 384 | 5.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 681 | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 540 | 8.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,018 | 15.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 846 | 13.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 655 | 10.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 341 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,843 | 28.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49242 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 120 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 722 | 11.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,611 | 24.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,519 | 38.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,109 | 17.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 412 | 6.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49242 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,129 | 56.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,361 | 24.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 484 | 8.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 51 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 26 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 299 | 5.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 101 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 53 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49242 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 443 | 8.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,787 | 32.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,166 | 39.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,108 | 20.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49242 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 320 | 8.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 876 | 22.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 592 | 15.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 633 | 16.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 931 | 23.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 415 | 10.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 164 | 4.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 9 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49242 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,129 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $474 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $761 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.38 |
Households (49242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,504 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,558 | 46.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 942 | 17.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,133 | 20.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,452 | 26.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,547 | 28.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,836 | 33.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.42 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49242 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,150 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,628 | 42.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,748 | 44.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 125 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 628 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,940 | 31.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49242 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,138 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 179 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 174 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,335 | 32.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 755 | 18.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,695 | 41.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,782 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 806 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,459 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,303 | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 212 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,194 | 51.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 897 | 38.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49242 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,158 | 82.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,428 | 16.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,466 | 60.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 960 | 39.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 395 | 16.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 2 | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,429 | 98.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 57 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 289 | 507.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 289 | 507.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 289 | 507.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 59 | 103.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 15 | 26.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 142 | 249.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 19.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49242 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,136 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,782 | 97.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 354 | 2.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 135 | 1.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 137 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 46 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 36 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49242 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,504 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,832 | 87.8% | 89.4% |
Hillsdale, MI49242