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ZIP Code 49242
Cambria, MI, Hillsdale County
Population
14,750
Land area
90.6sq mi
People per sq mi
163
City
Cambria
ZIP 49242 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 49242 at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $61,029 a year, 16% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,700 (21% below Michigan) and median rent is $806 a month.
Local data for ZIP 49242
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 49242, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,029
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$183,700
Prices +5.0% in a year
Median rent
$806/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
26.1%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
17.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
338
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
5,185
$246M annual payroll
PPP loans
$30.58M
347 loans
Campaign donations
$40.6K
2% D, 67% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 49242, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
338
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
21
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 15°F
39.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 49242, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 49242
ZIP codes near 49242
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 49266Pittsford | 6 mi | 45 |
| 49274Reading | 6.9 mi | 61.7 |
| 49232Camden | 8.2 mi | 62.8 |
| 49227Allen | 8.9 mi | 25.6 |
| 49271Pittsford | 9.3 mi | 53.5 |
| 49255Montgomery | 11 mi | 39.9 |
| 49250Jonesville | 11 mi | 78.7 |
| 49262North Adams | 11 mi | 23 |
| 49082Quincy | 14 mi | 84.8 |
| 49258Jonesville | 14 mi | 0 |
| 49252Litchfield | 14 mi | 42.7 |
| 49288Waldron | 14 mi | 37.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 49242?
- ZIP code 49242 is in Cambria, MI (Hillsdale County).
- What county is ZIP code 49242 in?
- ZIP code 49242 is mostly in Hillsdale County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 49242?
- About 14,750 people live in the 49242 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.