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Vandercook Lake, MI
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49203.
Population
4,375
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
954
ZIP codes
1
Vandercook Lake and its ZIP codes
Vandercook Lake at a glance
- Vandercook Lake is about 5.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,262, 19% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,600 (41% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,141 a month.
Local data for Vandercook Lake, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vandercook Lake, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,262
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$136,600
Median rent
$1,141/mo
Homeownership
92.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,291), Irish Americans (630), Polish Americans (414).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Vandercook Lake.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.1 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
How people get to work
Vandercook Lake, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vandercook Lake, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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° / 18°F
32.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vandercook Lake, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
ZIP codes in Vandercook Lake
1 in or overlapping Vandercook Lake. Population shown
Cities near Vandercook Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JacksonCity | 3.2 mi | 10.8 |
| Michigan CenterCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 5 |
| NapoleonCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Spring ArborCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.8 |
| Cement CityVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.9 |
| BrooklynVillage | 9.3 mi | 1 |
| Lake LeAnnCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.7 |
| ParmaVillage | 9.9 mi | 1 |
| Grass LakeVillage | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| HanoverVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Vineyard LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| ConcordVillage | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| AddisonVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| Manitou Beach-Devils LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.1 |
| OnstedVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| North AdamsVillage | 17 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vandercook Lake, MI in?
- Vandercook Lake is in Jackson County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Vandercook Lake, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Vandercook Lake include 49203.
- What is the population of Vandercook Lake, MI?
- About 4,375 people live in Vandercook Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vandercook Lake?
- Nearby places include Jackson (3.2 mi), Michigan Center (4.2 mi), Napoleon (7.7 mi), Spring Arbor (8.4 mi), Cement City (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023