PlainZIP

Clayton, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49235

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

2,117
16/sq mi
$64,219
Median income
$173,500
Median home value
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49235 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49235 covers 129.1 square miles in Clayton, Lenawee County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,117 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49235 reports a modest median household income of $64,219 (12% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,817. Local economic indicators show a 12.3% poverty rate alongside 6.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $173,500 (21% below the state average), median rent at $1,052 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.6%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lenawee County, letting you compare 49235 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 49235

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clayton, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49235.

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 49235, Clayton, 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

2,117

Population

129.1

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49235?

43.3

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 79.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%

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?

$64,219

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$30,817

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

32.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49235 ranks nationally

Clayton, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,219 37th percentile higher than 37% 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 46.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

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

What does housing look like?

930

Total Housing Units

815

Occupied Units

115

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$173,500

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$1,052

Median Rent

1953

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

+14.0%

YoY Change (2023)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49235 have increased 14.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +15.9% 118
2020 +4.3% 123
2021 +6.8% 131
2022 +17.3% 154
2023 +14.0% 175

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 49235, employing approximately 58 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,325,000.

21

Businesses

58

Employees

$3.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 19.1%
Retail trade 4 19.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 14.3%

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 49235 vs 49256 →

ZIP 49235 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 49235 ranks #6 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 49235 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 49235 ranks #5 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
49256 Morenci, MI 3,888 7.9 mi
49247 Hudson, MI 5,768 6.7 mi
49253 Manitou Beach, MI 3,166 7.7 mi
49265 Onsted, MI 4,958 10.2 mi
49279 Sand Creek, MI 797 8.1 mi
49289 Weston, MI 167 8.6 mi
49220 Addison, MI 2,290 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lenawee County

49221 standard
Adrian, MI
Pop: 41,310
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

Related Areas

Lenawee County Clayton, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49235 in? ▼
ZIP code 49235 (Clayton) 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 49235? ▼
ZIP code 49235 in Clayton, MI has a population of 2,117 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49235? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49235 is $64,219, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49235? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49235 is $173,500, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49235? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49235 is White at 79.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49235? ▼
ZIP code 49235 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 58 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49235? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49235 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49235? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49235 increased by 14.0% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 49235? ▼
In ZIP code 49235, 46.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% 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 49235? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49235 is 32.3 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 49235? ▼
In ZIP code 49235, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49235? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49235 is 12.3% 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.