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 Moderate-density area
- $64,219
- Median income Near-median income area
- $173,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,817. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $173,500 (21% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,052; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lenawee County, so 49235 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 49235
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clayton, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49235.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 49235?
43.3
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
8.0%
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?
$64,219
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$30,817
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
32.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49235 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Clayton, 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)
$64,219 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
930housing units
930
Total Housing Units
815
Occupied Units
115
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,500
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 49235 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49247
Hudson (49247)
5,768 residents
- 49265
Onsted (49265)
4,958 residents
- 49256
Morenci (49256)
3,888 residents
- 49253
Manitou Beach (49253)
3,166 residents
- 49220 2,290
Addison (49220)
2,290 residents
- 49235 2,117
Clayton (49235)
2,117 residents
- 49279 797
Sand Creek (49279)
797 residents
- 49289 167
Weston (49289)
167 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49235 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49235 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49253
Manitou Beach (49253)
$89,069 median income
- 49265
Onsted (49265)
$77,931 median income
- 49220
Addison (49220)
$72,500 median income
- 49279
Sand Creek (49279)
$71,364 median income
- 49235
Clayton (49235)
$64,219 median income
- 49256
Morenci (49256)
$62,880 median income
- 49247
Hudson (49247)
$59,787 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49235, 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 (2,117 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 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.
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