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ZIP 49201

Part of Jackson, MI
Pop. 49,107·Jackson County·147th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,127/mo
Year-over-Year
+25.8%
Month-over-Month
+6.2%
vs US Median
-$838
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ZIP 49201 · $1,127
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,620
Research median
$1,160/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,524/yr
At $1,127/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyJackson County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 25.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+25.8% YoY, +6.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 49201 (Jackson, MI) is majority owner-occupied, 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,107
Median income
$74,484
Median age
41.5
Renters
25.8%
Age distribution
19.2%
22.8%
25.4%
14.9%
17.7%
Under 1819.2%
18–3422.8%
35–5425.4%
55–6414.9%
65+17.7%
Gender
55.4%
44.6%
Male55.4%
Female44.6%
Race & ethnicity
81.8%
White81.8%
Black8.9%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian0.7%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
35.8%
32.1%
23.4%
No HS diploma8.7%
HS diploma35.8%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+23.4%
Housing tenure
74.2%
25.8%
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 49201 in Jackson, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,284 → $74,484
up 14.1%
Population
48,553 → 49,107
up 1.1%
Renter share
27.2% → 25.8%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
23% → 23.4%
+0.4 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $65,284 in 2021 to $74,484 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 49201 in Jackson, MI adding about 554 residents over the five-year window, up 1.1% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 49201 covers Jackson, MI. The median rent here is $1,127/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($74,484/yr), ZIP 49201 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 25.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 49201?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 49201 (Jackson, MI) is $1,127. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 49201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 49201's median rent of $1,127/mo is $838 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 49201 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49201 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #147 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,127/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 49201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,127/mo in ZIP 49201. The local median household income is $74,484/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49201?

Rent in ZIP 49201 has increased 25.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 49201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 49201 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,127/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($74,484/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 49201 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 49201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.8% of ZIP 49201 households are renters, while 74.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 49201 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 49201 compare to the rest of Jackson?

ZIP 49201 is more affordable than Jackson overall. At $1,127/mo, it's $13 below the Jackson citywide median of $1,140/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 49201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 49201 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,127/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 49201's median household income ($74,484/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 49201 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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