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Adrian, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49221

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

41,310
135/sq mi
$65,977
Median income
$170,400
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
135
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49221 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49221 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, with 41,310 residents across 306.7 square miles, a density of 135 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49221 reports a modest median household income of $65,977 (10% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $31,437. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $170,400 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $992 per month, and 71.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 49221 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lenawee County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 49221

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Adrian, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49221.

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 49221, Adrian, 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

41,310

Population

306.7

Area (sq mi)

135

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49221?

41.1

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 81.1%
African American 4.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

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?

$65,977

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$31,437

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49221 ranks nationally

Adrian, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,977 40th percentile higher than 40% 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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

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

What does housing look like?

17,187

Total Housing Units

15,658

Occupied Units

1,529

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$170,400

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$992

Median Rent

1968

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

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

164

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+64%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49221 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +64% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 118
2021 +13.6% 134
2022 +10.6% 148
2023 +6.1% 157
2024 +4.8% 164

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 819 business establishments in ZIP 49221, employing approximately 14,453 people with a combined annual payroll of $671,869,000.

819

Businesses

14,453

Employees

$671.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 138 16.9%
Health care and social assistance 134 16.4%
Other services (except public administration) 90 11.0%
Accommodation and food services 86 10.5%
Construction 67 8.2%
Finance and insurance 56 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 48 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 4.6%
Manufacturing 35 4.3%
Wholesale trade 21 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 14 1.7%
Educational services 14 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.3%
Information 10 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.6%
Utilities 3 0.4%

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 49221 vs 49287 →

ZIP 49221 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 49221 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 49221 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 49221 ranks #7 of 7 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
49287 Tipton, MI 2,099 8.2 mi
49279 Sand Creek, MI 797 8.7 mi
49268 Palmyra, MI 1,059 7.4 mi
49289 Weston, MI 167 9.6 mi
49248 Jasper, MI 899 10.5 mi
49265 Onsted, MI 4,958 9.1 mi
49286 Tecumseh, MI 14,797 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lenawee County

49286 standard
Tecumseh, MI
Pop: 14,797
49247 standard
Hudson, MI
Pop: 5,768
49228 standard
Blissfield, MI
Pop: 5,545
49265 standard
Onsted, MI
Pop: 4,958
49236 standard
Clinton, MI
Pop: 4,838
49256 standard
Morenci, MI
Pop: 3,888

Related Areas

Lenawee County Adrian, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49221 in? ▼
ZIP code 49221 (Adrian) is located in Lenawee County, Michigan. Lenawee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lenawee-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49221? ▼
ZIP code 49221 in Adrian, MI has a population of 41,310 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49221? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49221 is $65,977, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49221? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49221 is $170,400, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49221? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49221 is White at 81.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49221? ▼
ZIP code 49221 has 819 business establishments employing approximately 14,453 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49221? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49221 are: Retail trade (138), Health care and social assistance (134), Other services (except public administration) (90). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49221? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49221 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 64%. 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 49221? ▼
In ZIP code 49221, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 49221? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49221 is 23.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49221? ▼
In ZIP code 49221, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49221? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49221 is 15.5% 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.