The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49203 sells for about $197,500, or $166 per square foot.
Prices are up +30.21% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 113 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,019 a month.
ZIP 49203 — Jackson
The housing market in 49203 is characterized by accessible entry-point pricing and strong rental demand. While inventory remains constrained, the area continues to see upward pressure on rental rates and stable interest from buyers looking for affordable single-family homes.
This area is suitable for entry-level buyers and renters seeking accessible housing options in the Jackson region.
Median prices moved up 30.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 113 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.6% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 14.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 49203, Jackson County MI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The rental market in Jackson shows strong demand with a significant year-over-year increase in median rent prices.
The local economy is anchored by the city of Jackson, serving as a regional hub for employment and services.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau ZCTA 49203 profiles.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.