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Jackson, MI — ZIP 49202

Population: 18,519 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 49202 (Jackson, MI) is $141,251 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $104,000 after a median 148 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,046/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$141,251

Median home value

+4.1%

1-year change

148

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$141,251
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+18.7%
5-year appreciation
+26.6%
10-year appreciation
+109.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$141,251
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$104,000
Median price per sqft
$53
1-year sale-price change
-1.1%
Median days on market
148 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
66
Sale-to-list ratio
94.6%
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
31

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,046/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$823/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,029/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,891/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Da Vinci Institute, East Jackson Community Schools, Jackson Public Schools
Schools include
Da Vinci Institute K5, East Jackson Secondary School, WAY East Jackson, Hunt Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, tornado, coldWave, hail, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Michner Plating - Mechanic Street (1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
39.2 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
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
36,139
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,541

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (58 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field (JXN) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field (JXN) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
HENRY FORD ALLEGIANCE HEALTH, EATON RAPIDS MEDICAL CENTER
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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+77 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
69.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,878
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
64.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
48,980
Average weekly wage
$1,145
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
189

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

How it compares

ZIP 49202State medianUS median
Median home value$141,251$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$104,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market148 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,046/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,878$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 median home value in ZIP 49202?
$141,251.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 49202?
$104,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 49202?
Median days on market: 148 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 49202?
Typical rent: $1,046/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 49202?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, tornado, coldWave, hail, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 49202 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 49202?
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 49202?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 49202?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Michner Plating - Mechanic Street, 1 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 49202?
10 schools (6 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 49202 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 49202?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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