Jackson, Michigan · ZIP 49202

Jackson — ZIP 49202

Jackson (49202) scores 35/100 — Below Average for Jackson. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $141K.

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%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index46/100

Avg math proficiency11%

Avg reading proficiency23%

Schools nearby8

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index75/100

Typical home value$141K

Median rent$1,056/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: Jun 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$141K

Median Rent

$1,056/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 3 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
Northwest Elementary School	03–05	758	21%	40%
Hunt Elementary School	PK–05	366	17%	27%
Northeast Elementary School	KG–05	396	12%	17%
JPS Montessori Center	KG–05	146	12%	17%
East Jackson Secondary School	07–12	359	8%	27%
South Central Michigan Virtual	KG–12	402	5%	15%
Da Vinci Schools K5	PK–05	117	5%	15%
Northwest Early Elementary School	KG–02	848	Not reported	Not reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

18,763

Median Income

$43K

Homeownership

55%

Median Age

37.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49202 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 49202 has a school score of 46/100. 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 49202 is approximately $141K. 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 49202 in Jackson has an overall NeighborScore of 35/100. 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.