PlainZIP

Blissfield, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49228

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

5,545
27/sq mi
$82,703
Median income
$196,500
Median home value
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49228 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49228 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan, home to 5,545 residents across 206.1 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49228 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,703 (13% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $38,203. Local economic indicators show a 3.3% poverty rate alongside 3.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $196,500 (11% below the state average), median rent at $1,081 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49228, plus 6 more within Lenawee 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 49228

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blissfield, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49228.

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 49228, Blissfield, 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

5,545

Population

206.1

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49228?

40.6

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.2%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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?

$82,703

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$38,203

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49228 ranks nationally

Blissfield, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,703 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,195

Total Housing Units

2,105

Occupied Units

90

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

$196,500

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$1,081

Median Rent

1938

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

+12.3%

YoY Change (2024)

192

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+92%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49228 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 128
2021 +9.8% 140
2022 +15.0% 161
2023 +5.8% 171
2024 +12.3% 192

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 116 business establishments in ZIP 49228, employing approximately 1,359 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,177,000.

116

Businesses

1,359

Employees

$63.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 18 15.5%
Retail trade 13 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 12 10.3%
Manufacturing 11 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 11 9.5%
Finance and insurance 8 6.9%
Wholesale trade 7 6.0%
Health care and social assistance 7 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.3%
Information 3 2.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.6%

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 49228 vs 49276 →

ZIP 49228 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 49228 ranks #2 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 49228 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 49228 ranks #4 of 8 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
49276 Riga, MI 1,003 5.1 mi
49268 Palmyra, MI 1,059 5.2 mi
43504 Berkey, OH 1,094 7.9 mi
43540 Metamora, OH 1,501 8.1 mi
49248 Jasper, MI 899 7.4 mi
49238 Deerfield, MI 1,735 8.6 mi
43560 Sylvania, OH 32,226 10.4 mi

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Related Areas

Lenawee County Blissfield, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49228 in? ▼
ZIP code 49228 (Blissfield) 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 49228? ▼
ZIP code 49228 in Blissfield, MI has a population of 5,545 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49228? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49228 is $82,703, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49228? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49228 is $196,500, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49228? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49228 is White at 89.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49228? ▼
ZIP code 49228 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 1,359 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49228? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49228 are: Construction (18), Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49228? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49228 increased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 49228? ▼
In ZIP code 49228, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% 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 49228? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49228 is 29.0 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 49228? ▼
In ZIP code 49228, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49228? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49228 is 3.3% 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.