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Napoleon, MI

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49261.

Population

745

Land area

2.6sq mi

People per sq mi

284

ZIP codes

1

Napoleon and its ZIP codes

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Napoleon at a glance

  • Napoleon is 60% denser than Michigan as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $54,076 a year, 26% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,900 (34% below Michigan).

Local data for Napoleon, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Napoleon, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$54,076

Poverty rate

7.3%

Median home value

$153,900

Homeownership

89.1%

Bachelor's or higher

12.0%

Median age

48.0

Average commute

45.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (132), Irish Americans (92), Polish Americans (31).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Napoleon.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.0%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$64,811

55,466 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,569

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.1B

FY 2026, $6,877 per person

PPP loans

$2.5M

13 loans, 255 jobs reported

Jackson County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Napoleon, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.5%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
  • Worked from home9.7%

Average one-way commute: 45.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Napoleon, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

289

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

149

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 15°F

33.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Napoleon, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.6%

U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts

Diabetes

11.1%

U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts

Smoking

14.9%

U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.5%

U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts

ZIP codes in Napoleon

1 in or overlapping Napoleon. Population shown

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Cities near Napoleon

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BrooklynVillage4.2 mi1
Michigan CenterCensus-designated place5.6 mi5
Vineyard LakeCensus-designated place5.8 mi2.6
Grass LakeVillage6.1 mi0.9
Vandercook LakeCensus-designated place7.7 mi4.6
Cement CityVillage8.2 mi0.9
JacksonCity9.7 mi10.8
ManchesterVillage11 mi2.1
OnstedVillage11 mi1.1
Lake LeAnnCensus-designated place12 mi1.7
Manitou Beach-Devils LakeCensus-designated place13 mi6.1
AddisonVillage14 mi1
ChelseaCity15 mi3.6
ClintonVillage16 mi1.8
Spring ArborCensus-designated place16 mi2.8
HanoverVillage17 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Napoleon, MI in?
Napoleon is in Jackson County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Napoleon, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Napoleon include 49261.
What is the population of Napoleon, MI?
About 745 people live in Napoleon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Napoleon?
Nearby places include Brooklyn (4.2 mi), Michigan Center (5.6 mi), Vineyard Lake (5.8 mi), Grass Lake (6.1 mi), Vandercook Lake (7.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023