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Clinton, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49236

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

4,838
50/sq mi
$79,783
Median income
$230,300
Median home value
30.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clinton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
50
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49236 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49236 covers 97.3 square miles in Clinton, Lenawee County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,838 residents on file, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49236 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,783 (9% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $36,902. Local economic indicators show a 8.6% poverty rate alongside 6.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $230,300 (5% above the state average), median rent at $783 a month, and owner-occupancy at 89.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lenawee County, so you can benchmark 49236 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 49236

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clinton, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49236.

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 49236, Clinton, 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

4,838

Population

97.3

Area (sq mi)

50

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49236?

41.9

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$79,783

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$36,902

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49236 ranks nationally

Clinton, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,783 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,028

Total Housing Units

1,928

Occupied Units

100

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

$230,300

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$783

Median Rent

1971

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

+10.2%

YoY Change (2024)

165

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+65%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49236 have increased 10.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +65% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 116
2021 +13.3% 132
2022 +14.3% 151
2023 -0.9% 149
2024 +10.2% 165

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 81 business establishments in ZIP 49236, employing approximately 628 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,671,000.

81

Businesses

628

Employees

$22.7M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 13.6%
Accommodation and food services 9 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 9 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 9.9%
Health care and social assistance 8 9.9%
Construction 7 8.6%
Finance and insurance 6 7.4%
Manufacturing 5 6.2%
Wholesale trade 5 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.9%

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 49236 vs 49286 →

ZIP 49236 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 49236 ranks #4 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 49236 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 49236 ranks #5 of 6 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
49286 Tecumseh, MI 14,797 4.5 mi
48158 Manchester, MI 7,309 6.7 mi
49287 Tipton, MI 2,099 7.8 mi
48176 Saline, MI 21,447 8.6 mi
49229 Britton, MI 3,245 8.9 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
49256 standard
Morenci, MI
Pop: 3,888

Related Areas

Lenawee County Clinton, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49236 in? ▼
ZIP code 49236 (Clinton) 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 49236? ▼
ZIP code 49236 in Clinton, MI has a population of 4,838 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49236? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49236 is $79,783, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49236? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49236 is $230,300, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49236? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49236 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49236? ▼
ZIP code 49236 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 628 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49236? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49236 are: Retail trade (11), Accommodation and food services (9), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49236? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49236 increased by 10.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 65%. 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 49236? ▼
In ZIP code 49236, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.4% 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 49236? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49236 is 30.1 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 49236? ▼
In ZIP code 49236, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49236? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49236 is 8.6% 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.