ZIP Code 49257 in Moscow, MI

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Moscow, Michigan
County:Hillsdale County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:02:23 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:517
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:42.0495, -84.5101
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49257 Moscow, MI - A Postal Designation

ZIP Code 49257, Moscow

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationHillsdale County, MI
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points1 (1 homes)
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 49246
Key Facts
  • This ZIP was classified as PO Box only but maintains zero PO Boxes and operates with street delivery instead
  • The facility code 'N' indicates this isn't a standard post office, suggesting a mail routing or administrative function
  • General Delivery service is available despite the absence of PO Boxes or residential population
  • The ZIP occupies a point location along East Chicago Road and is geographically enclosed within neighboring ZIP 49246
  • With one single-family dwelling and zero businesses, this appears to be a legacy postal designation rather than an active community

Overview

Moscow, Michigan (ZIP 49257) is a postal designation in Hillsdale County rather than a conventional town. This ZIP has zero population and no residential community within its boundaries. It's enclosed within ZIP 49246 and occupies a point location along East Chicago Road.

Postal Services

The postal designation here doesn't include PO Boxes. Instead, it operates with a single city carrier route serving one single-family dwelling and General Delivery service. The facility code indicates this isn't a standard post office, and the single building listed is simply "POSTMASTER." This suggests a mail routing or processing function rather than a community postal facility.

Historical Context

Moscow has been a recognized postal name since before October 2004, when USPS tracking began. While the name persists in the postal system, there's no town center, business district, or residential population here. The location serves a functional role in mail routing for this section of rural Hillsdale County.

Street Name Patterns

Highway Corridor

Only one street exists in this ZIP: East Chicago Road, a rural highway corridor.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 49257 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:45Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 49257 is located in Hillsdale County, Michigan, within the Hillsdale, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25880) and Michigan's 5th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 49257. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Hillsdale, MISource: Census
CBSA Number:25880Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: 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:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


49258 | | 49256

Schools in ZIP Code 49257


We could not locate which school district 49257 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.

Hanoverhorton Elementary School 131 Fairview St
Hanover, MI 49241
District: Hanover-Horton SchoolsNearby
Hanoverhorton Middle School 10000 Moscow Rd
Horton, MI 49246
District: Hanover-Horton SchoolsNearby
Hanoverhorton High School 10000 Moscow Rd
Horton, MI 49246
District: Hanover-Horton SchoolsNearby
North Adamsjerome Elem School 4555 12 Knowles Rd
North Adams, MI 49262
District: North Adams-Jerome SchoolsNearby
North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School 4555 Knowles Rd
North Adams, MI 49262
District: North Adams-Jerome SchoolsNearby
Freedom Christian School 9400 E Beecher Rd
Pittsford, MI 49271
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lumen Christi Catholic School 3483 Spring Arbor Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
District: Private SchoolNearby
Trinity Lutheran School & Childcare Center 4900 Mccain Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 49257


Jackson College 2111 Emmons Rd
Jackson, MI 49201-8399
Type: Post Secondary
Hillsdale College 33 E College St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
Type: Post Secondary
Hillsdale Beauty College 64 Waldron St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
Type: Post Secondary
Spring Arbor University 106 E. Main St
Spring Arbor, MI 49283-9799
Type: Post Secondary
Baker College Of Jackson 2800 Springport Rd
Jackson, MI 49202-1290
Type: Post Secondary
Albion College 611 E Porter St
Albion, MI 49224
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 February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], 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: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov