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Jackson, MI — ZIP 49201

Population: 49,107 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 49201 (Jackson, MI) is $251,007 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $262,423 after a median 49 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,141/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, tornado, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$251,007

Typical home value

+2.6%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$251,007
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+6.2%
5-year appreciation
+12.0%
10-year appreciation
+69.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2026)
$251,007
House Price Index (state)
400.5 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$262,423
Median list price
$262,218
Median price per sqft
$150
1-year sale-price change
+5.0%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
142
For-sale inventory
147
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
154
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
41

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,141/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$896/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$984/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,201/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,576/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,578/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
17
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
12
Charter schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Michigan Department of Corrections, Da Vinci Schools, Paragon Charter Academy
Schools include
SAI Camp Cassidy Lake, Parnall Correctional Facility, Cooper Correctional Facility, Egeler Correctional Facility, Cotton Correctional Facility

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, tornado, cold wave, hail, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
5
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Michner Plating - Mechanic Street (7.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.5 in
Annual snowfall
44.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
32,974
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,039

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (51 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Napoleon Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) (43 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
HENRY FORD ALLEGIANCE HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+77 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1974
Housing built before 1970
42.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,656
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
67.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
47,479
Average weekly wage
$1,244
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
303

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 49201State medianUS median
Typical home value$251,007$240,653$285,053
Median sale price$262,423$259,924$319,906
Median days on market49 days36 days48 days
Typical rent$1,141/mo$1,495/mo$1,803/mo
Median annual property tax$2,656$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 49201?
$251,007.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 49201?
$262,423.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 49201?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 49201?
Typical rent: $1,141/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 49201?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, tornado, cold wave, hail, ice storm.
Is ZIP 49201 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 49201. 5 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 49201?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 49201?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 49201?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 49201?
17 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 12 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 49201 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 49201?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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