Cement City, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49233
Hillsdale County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,646
- 48/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $81,250
- Median income Near-median income area
- $229,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cement City pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 48
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49233 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49233 (Cement City, MI) rose +23.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 165.9 in 2023 to 204.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49233 covers 55.5 square miles in Cement City, Hillsdale County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,646 residents on file, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49233 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,250 (11% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,066. The poverty rate is 13.0%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $229,600 (5% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,012; 90.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hillsdale County, so 49233 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 49233
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cement City, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49233.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,646
Population
55.5
Area (sq mi)
48
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49233?
46.3
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
1.9%
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?
$81,250
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$41,066
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49233 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Cement City, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$81,250 Top 29% higher than 71% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,366housing units
1,366
Total Housing Units
1,150
Occupied Units
216
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$229,600
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,012
Median Rent
1980
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49233 vs 49234 →
ZIP 49233 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49230
Brooklyn (49230)
10,475 residents
- 49249 3,408
Jerome (49249)
3,408 residents
- 49246 3,255
Horton (49246)
3,255 residents
- 49253 3,166
Manitou Beach (49253)
3,166 residents
- 49233 2,646
Cement City (49233)
2,646 residents
- 49234 2,579
Clarklake (49234)
2,579 residents
- 49220 2,290
Addison (49220)
2,290 residents
- 49262 1,280
North Adams (49262)
1,280 residents
- 49282 372
Somerset Center (49282)
372 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49233 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49233 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49234
Clarklake (49234)
$110,313 median income
- 49261
Napoleon (49261)
$91,875 median income
- 49253
Manitou Beach (49253)
$89,069 median income
- 49230
Brooklyn (49230)
$83,458 median income
- 49249
Jerome (49249)
$82,407 median income
- 49246
Horton (49246)
$81,908 median income
- 49233
Cement City (49233)
$81,250 median income
- 49220
Addison (49220)
$72,500 median income
- 49262
North Adams (49262)
$54,423 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49233 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49233, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,646 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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