ZIP Code 49228
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Blissfield · Lenawee County · Michigan
- Population
- 5,545
- Median income
- $82,703
- Median home value
- $196,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.8%
- Land area
- 206.1 sq mi
27/sq mi
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.6
Detroit
ZIP code 49228 in Blissfield, Michigan has a population of 5,545. The median household income is $82,703, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $196,500, 29% below the US average. 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49228 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 206.1 square miles in Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan. The area is home to 5,545 residents, producing a population density of 27 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49228 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49228 sits at $82,703 (13% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $38,203. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $196,500 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $1,081 per month, and 82.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49228 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lenawee County, so you can benchmark 49228 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 49228
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49228.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 49228?
40.6
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
2.1%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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