ZIP Code 49204 in Jackson, MI

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Jackson, Michigan
County:Jackson County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:15:00 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:517
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:42.2458, -84.4017
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49204 - Jackson, MI

ZIP Code 49204, Jackson

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationJackson County, MI
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points979 (1 homes, 441 businesses)
PO Boxes537
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 49201
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code serves only W Michigan Avenue, making it the sole street address in the entire ZIP
  • The post office maintains 537 PO Boxes, primarily serving the 441 businesses that use this location
  • All mail delivery from this ZIP uses city carrier route classification, though actual street delivery comes from neighboring 49201
  • This is an enclosed ZIP—it sits entirely within the boundaries of the larger 49201 ZIP code
  • The facility handles unit-based addressing with 143 records, all going to the same street location
  • Despite having a single street address, the ZIP processes 207 distinct ZIP+4 codes for its box holders

About ZIP Code 49204

ZIP code 49204 serves a single address point in Jackson, Michigan: W Michigan Avenue. This PO Box ZIP handles mail for 537 boxes serving 441 businesses in downtown Jackson. The post office doesn't maintain carrier routes from this ZIP—street delivery in the area comes from the neighboring 49201 ZIP code.

The facility sits within Jackson's urban core, handling mail primarily for commercial customers who need a downtown address. All 143 delivery records go to the same street, making this one of Michigan's most concentrated PO Box operations. The post office offers city-style service with unit-based addressing for box holders.

Street Name Patterns

Single Address Point

The entire ZIP consists of one address: W Michigan Avenue. This concentration reflects a downtown post office serving business customers who need a central Jackson address.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 49204 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 23 business establishments, employing about 535 people with an annual payroll of $29,076,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,896Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:23Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$7,003,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$29,076,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:535Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 49204 is located in Jackson County, Michigan, within the Jackson, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 27100) and Michigan's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 160,187 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 49204. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Jackson, MISource: Census
CBSA Number:27100Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:160,187Source: Census
MSA:Jackson, MI MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:2348.7 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2641420Source: Census
Place Name:Jackson city; MichiganSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


49220 | | 49203

Schools in ZIP Code 49204


We could not locate which school district 49204 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Jackson County Jail 212 W Wesley St
Jackson, MI 49201
District: Jackson Public SchoolsNearby
Jackson High School 544 Wildwood Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
District: Jackson Public SchoolsNearby
Jackson Pathways 544 Wildwood Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
District: Jackson Public SchoolsNearby
Francis Street Primary School 1320 Francis Street
Jackson, MI 49203
District: UnknownNearby
Jps Montessori Center 820 Bennett St
Jackson, MI 49202
District: Jackson Public SchoolsNearby
St Mary Star Of The Sea School 116 E Wesley St
Jackson, MI 49201
District: Private SchoolNearby
St John The Evangelist Elementary School 405 E N St
Jackson, MI 49202
District: Private SchoolNearby
Dba Felician Childrens Center 205 Seymour Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 49204


Career Quest Learning Centers-Jackson 209 E Washington Ave, Ste 241
Jackson, MI 49201
Type: Post Secondary
Baker College Of Jackson 2800 Springport Rd
Jackson, MI 49202-1290
Type: Post Secondary
Jackson College 2111 Emmons Rd
Jackson, MI 49201-8399
Type: Post Secondary
Spring Arbor University 106 E. Main St
Spring Arbor, MI 49283-9799
Type: Post Secondary
Albion College 611 E Porter St
Albion, MI 49224
Type: Post Secondary
Hillsdale College 33 E College St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov