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Jackson, Michigan · ZIP 49201

Jackson — ZIP 49201

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Jackson (49201) scores 39/100 — Below Average for Jackson. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $258K.

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Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share22%
Property crime share78%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100
Avg math proficiency19%
Avg reading proficiency40%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100
Typical home value$258K
Median rent$1,127/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$258K

Median Rent

$1,127/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 20 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,045

Violent Crime

638

Property Crime

2,407

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jackson County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Paragon Charter AcademyPK–08627
44%
54%
Jackson Preparatory Early College06–12260
27%
57%
Northwest High School09–12958
18%
43%
Northwest Kidder Middle School06–08786
18%
40%
Da Vinci SchoolsKG–12322
12%
27%
Jackson High School09–12989
11%
37%
East Jackson ElementaryKG–06348
6%
21%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

49,114

Median Income

$74K

Homeownership

74%

Median Age

41.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49201 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 49201 has a school score of 54/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 49201 is approximately $258K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 49201 in Jackson has an overall NeighborScore of 39/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.