ZIP Code 49233

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Cement City · Hillsdale County · Michigan

Population
2,646

48/sq mi

Median income
$81,250

▲ 7% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$229,600

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 52% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
33.5%

Median age 46.3

Land area
55.5 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 49233 in Cement City, Michigan has a population of 2,646. The median household income is $81,250, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $229,600, 17% below the US average. 33.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 49233 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 55.5 square miles in Cement City, Hillsdale County, Michigan. The area is home to 2,646 residents, producing a population density of 48 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 49233 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49233 sits at $81,250 (11% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,066. The poverty rate stands at 13.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $229,600 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $1,012 per month, and 90.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49233 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hillsdale County, so you can benchmark 49233 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 49233

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49233.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49233, Cement City, 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

2,646

Population

55.5

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49233?

46.3

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$81,250

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$41,066

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,366

Total Housing Units

1,150

Occupied Units

216

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.6%
Renter 9.4%

$229,600

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$1,012

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

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

+23.1%

YoY Change (2024)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49233 have increased 23.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 131
2021 +8.6% 142
2022 +12.9% 160
2023 +3.4% 166
2024 +23.1% 204

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 44 business establishments in ZIP 49233, employing approximately 386 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,986,000.

44

Businesses

386

Employees

$21.0M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 18.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 13.6%
Retail trade 5 11.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 4 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 4 9.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 6.8%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
49234 Clarklake, MI 2,579 3.9 mi
49282 Somerset Center, MI 372 2.7 mi
49220 Addison, MI 2,290 4.8 mi
49249 Jerome, MI 3,408 5.6 mi
49230 Brooklyn, MI 10,475 7.6 mi
49253 Manitou Beach, MI 3,166 8.1 mi
49262 North Adams, MI 1,280 8.8 mi
49246 Horton, MI 3,255 8.7 mi
49261 Napoleon, MI 290 9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49233 in?
ZIP code 49233 (Cement City) is located in Hillsdale County, Michigan. Hillsdale County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hillsdale-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49233?
ZIP code 49233 in Cement City, MI has a population of 2,646 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49233?
The median household income in ZIP 49233 is $81,250, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49233?
The median home value in ZIP 49233 is $229,600, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49233?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49233 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49233?
ZIP code 49233 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 386 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49233?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49233 are: Construction (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6), Retail trade (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49233?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49233 increased by 23.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 49233?
In ZIP code 49233, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.5% 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 49233?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49233 is 27.3 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 49233?
In ZIP code 49233, approximately 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49233?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49233 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cement City, MI

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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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