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ZIP Code 49288
Waldron, MI, Hillsdale County
Population
1,483
Land area
37.8sq mi
People per sq mi
39
City
Waldron
ZIP 49288 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 49288 at a glance
- ZIP 49288 (Waldron) is 78% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,833 a year, 8% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,500 (36% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,023 a month.
Local data for ZIP 49288
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 49288, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,833
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$147,500
Prices +8.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,023/mo
Homeownership
78.2%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
29.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
17
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
77
$2.87M annual payroll
PPP loans
$920K
34 loans
Campaign donations
$200
0% D, 100% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 49288, 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
86° / 15°F
38.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 49288, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities in ZIP 49288
ZIP codes near 49288
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 43501Alvordton | 5.1 mi | 26.4 |
| 43531Kunkle | 7.3 mi | 0.2 |
| 43554Holiday City | 8.1 mi | 34.4 |
| 43521Fayette | 8.2 mi | 66.3 |
| 49266Pittsford | 8.4 mi | 45 |
| 49271Pittsford | 8.5 mi | 53.5 |
| 49247Hudson | 9.5 mi | 84 |
| 43570West Unity | 9.8 mi | 44.8 |
| 49256Morenci | 10 mi | 60.5 |
| 43543Montpelier | 13 mi | 84.7 |
| 49232Camden | 13 mi | 62.8 |
| 49242Cambria | 14 mi | 90.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 49288?
- ZIP code 49288 is in Waldron, MI (Hillsdale County).
- What county is ZIP code 49288 in?
- ZIP code 49288 is mostly in Hillsdale County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 49288?
- About 1,483 people live in the 49288 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.