PlainZIP

Lennon, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48449

Shiawassee County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,147
48/sq mi
$69,545
Median income
$158,900
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lennon pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
48
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48449 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48449 covers 66.3 square miles in Lennon, Shiawassee County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,147 residents on file, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48449 reports a modest median household income of $69,545 (5% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,144. Poverty here runs at 21.8%, with unemployment measured at 4.3%. The typical home here is valued at $158,900 (28% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,146 monthly, and 88.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48449, plus 6 more within Shiawassee County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 48449

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lennon, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48449.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48449, Lennon, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,147

Population

66.3

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48449?

37.6

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$69,545

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$34,144

Per Capita Income

21.8%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48449 ranks nationally

Lennon, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,545 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,114

Total Housing Units

1,024

Occupied Units

90

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.4%
Renter 11.6%

$158,900

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$1,146

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.2%

YoY Change (2024)

169

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+69%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48449 have increased 10.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +69% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 119
2021 +16.2% 138
2022 +21.8% 169
2023 -9.1% 153
2024 +10.2% 169

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 48449, employing approximately 326 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,241,000.

42

Businesses

326

Employees

$18.2M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 19.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 19.1%
Other services (except public administration) 7 16.7%
Retail trade 5 11.9%
Wholesale trade 3 7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 48449 vs 48817 →

ZIP 48449 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48449 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48449 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 48449 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
48817 Corunna, MI 6,422 4.9 mi
48476 Vernon, MI 577 5.8 mi
48429 Durand, MI 8,944 6.7 mi
48433 Flushing, MI 26,497 6.9 mi
48460 New Lothrop, MI 2,330 9.4 mi
48473 Swartz Creek, MI 22,507 7.2 mi
48436 Gaines, MI 3,764 9.6 mi
48414 Bancroft, MI 2,492 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Shiawassee County

48867 standard
Owosso, MI
Pop: 28,264
48429 standard
Durand, MI
Pop: 8,944
48872 standard
Perry, MI
Pop: 7,840
48848 standard
Laingsburg, MI
Pop: 7,789
48817 standard
Corunna, MI
Pop: 6,422
48414 standard
Bancroft, MI
Pop: 2,492

Related Areas

Shiawassee County Lennon, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48449 in? ▼
ZIP code 48449 (Lennon) is located in Shiawassee County, Michigan. Shiawassee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shiawassee-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48449? ▼
ZIP code 48449 in Lennon, MI has a population of 3,147 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48449? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48449 is $69,545, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48449? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48449 is $158,900, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48449? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48449 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48449? ▼
ZIP code 48449 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 326 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48449? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48449 are: Construction (8), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48449? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48449 increased by 10.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 69%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48449? ▼
In ZIP code 48449, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48449? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48449 is 30.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48449? ▼
In ZIP code 48449, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48449? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48449 is 21.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.