ZIP Code 49242 Demographics & Data

Insights on Hillsdale, MI (ZIP Code 49242)

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Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 49242

The 49242 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Hillsdale in Michigan in Hillsdale County in the United States. The current population estimate is 14,809. The 49242 ZIP Code has a median age of 37.8 years, and 21.7% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 14% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $43,990. In this Michigan region, an estimated 89.2% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $23,972.

Population in 49242

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 49242 is 14,809.

Hillsdale, MI

The 49242 ZIP Code is associated with Hillsdale, MI in Hillsdale County.

Area Codes associated with 49242

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 49242 include 517.

Sunrise / Sunset in 49242

Sunrise: 7:38 am
Sunset: 5:11 pm
Sunrise in 49242 7:38 am
Sunrise in 49242 5:11 pm

Weather forecast for 49242

Overnight's forecast for 49242: Cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind around 0 mph.

Current air quality in 49242

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 49242 Good

Internet in 49242

About 81.7% of households in ZIP Code 49242 have a computer, while approximately 73.6% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 49242

In ZIP Code 49242, males make up an estimated 47.3% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 52.7%.

Health Insurance in 49242

Approximately 7.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 49242 (Hillsdale, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 49242

The median household income in ZIP Code 49242 is $43,990, while the region's mean household income is $60,432. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,972. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49242 of $23,972 is approximately 24.41% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 14.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately50.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.1% of the population in 49242 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.9% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.4% of 49242 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 49242. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 49242

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 9.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 12.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 17.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 10.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 9.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.4%
$200,000 or more per year 2.7%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 49242

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49242, 98.4% is one race, while 1.6% are two or more races. Approximately 2.9% of 49242 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49242 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.5%), followed by Black or African American (1.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 49242. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 49242

Industry Percent
White 97.5%
Black or African American 1.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 0.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 49242

Residents of ZIP Code 49242 are younger than average. The median age of 37.8 years in ZIP Code 49242 is approximately 0.79% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 10.5% of the population in 49242 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 10.4% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.9% of 49242 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 49242. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 49242

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.1%
5 to 9 years 5.1%
10 to 14 years 6.2%
15 to 19 years 9.2%
20 to 24 years 10.5%
25 to 34 years 10.4%
35 to 44 years 10.4%
45 to 54 years 10.3%
55 to 59 years 7.4%
60 to 64 years 5.7%
65 to 74 years 9.5%
75 to 84 years 6.3%
85 years and over 2.9%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 49242

In ZIP Code 49242, 96.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Hillsdale County region.

Language Spoken in 49242

Language Spoken Percent
English only 96.5%
Spanish 1.5%
Other Indo-European languages 0.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.7%
Other languages 0.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 49242. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 49242

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49242, an estimated 27.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.0% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Hillsdale County region.

Age of Housing in 49242

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.9%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 7.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 9.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 8.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 18.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 12.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 8.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 6.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 27.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 49242. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 49242

In ZIP Code 49242, 89.2% of the population graduated high school, while 20.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.7% in this Hillsdale County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 49242

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 38.7%
Some college, no degree 23.0%
Associate's degree 6.9%
Bachelor's degree 11.9%
Graduate or professional degree 8.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 49242. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 49242 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 49242. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 49242

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 49242 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49242 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 49242 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 49242

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 49242. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 49242. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 49242

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 49242 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49242 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.65 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.86% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.44% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 49242. This visualizes electricity rates in 49242 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 49242

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 49242 11.5¢/kWh 9.7¢/kWh 8.7¢/kWh
Michigan 19.67¢/kWh 13.88¢/kWh 8.19¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 49242

Month ZIP Code 49242 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.77 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.74 3 6.31
Mar 4.72 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.28 5.13 7.3
May 5.28 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.95 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.43 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.78 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.64 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.52 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.19 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.47 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 49242. This visualizes solar power levels in 49242 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 49242 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 49242, credit card or prepaid card have received the most complaints in 49242 in the past 12 months. Credit card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Hillsdale County region was applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 49242. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 49242

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit card or prepaid card 2
Credit card 1
Mortgage 1
Student loan 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 49242

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1
Getting a credit card 1
Other features, terms, or problems 1
Problem when making payments 1
Struggling to repay your loan 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 49242. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 49242

In 49242, 55.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.4 minutes. Approximately 32.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49242 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 20.4% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 49242 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 49242. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 49242

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.3%
Construction 4.3%
Manufacturing 20.4%
Wholesale trade 1.3%
Retail trade 12.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.8%
Information 0.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 3.6%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 32.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.6%
Other services, except public administration 3.5%
Public administration 2.3%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.