Hudson, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49247
Lenawee County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,768
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,787
- Median income Below-median income area
- $150,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hudson pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49247 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 49247 (Hudson, MI) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 156.7 in 2023 to 168.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49247 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hudson, Lenawee County, Michigan, home to 5,768 residents across 221.8 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49247 reports a modest median household income of $59,787 (18% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,429. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $150,100 (32% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $868; owner occupancy is 84.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lenawee County, so 49247 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 49247
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hudson, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49247.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 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 49247, Hudson, 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
5,768
Population
221.8
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49247?
42.2
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
0.7%
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?
$59,787
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$32,429
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49247 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Hudson, 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)
$59,787 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
2,454housing units
2,454
Total Housing Units
2,125
Occupied Units
329
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,100
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$868
Median Rent
1956
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
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
168
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+68%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49247 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +68% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +14.2% | 123 |
| 2021 | -0.9% | 122 |
| 2022 | +29.4% | 158 |
| 2023 | -1.1% | 157 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 168 |
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 104 business establishments in ZIP 49247, employing approximately 1,277 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,103,000.
104
Businesses
1,277
Employees
$50.1M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 15.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 14.4% |
| Construction | 13 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.9% |
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 49247 vs 49271 →
ZIP 49247 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
- 49256
Morenci (49256)
3,888 residents
- 49253
Manitou Beach (49253)
3,166 residents
- 49220 2,290
Addison (49220)
2,290 residents
- 49271 2,256
Pittsford (49271)
2,256 residents
- 49235 2,117
Clayton (49235)
2,117 residents
- 49288 1,384
Waldron (49288)
1,384 residents
- 49262 1,280
North Adams (49262)
1,280 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49247 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49247 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
- 49220
Addison (49220)
$72,500 median income
- 49288
Waldron (49288)
$66,833 median income
- 49235
Clayton (49235)
$64,219 median income
- 49256
Morenci (49256)
$62,880 median income
- 49247
Hudson (49247)
$59,787 median income
- 49271
Pittsford (49271)
$56,389 median income
- 49262
North Adams (49262)
$54,423 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49247 ranks #6 of 8 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 49247, 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 (5,768 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 49247 in?
ZIP code 49247 (Hudson) 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 49247?
ZIP code 49247 in Hudson, MI has a population of 5,768 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49247?
The median household income in ZIP 49247 is $59,787, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49247?
The median home value in ZIP 49247 is $150,100, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49247?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49247 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49247?
ZIP code 49247 has 104 business establishments employing approximately 1,277 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49247?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49247 are: Retail trade (16), Accommodation and food services (15), Construction (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49247?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49247 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 68%. 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 49247?
In ZIP code 49247, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 49247?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49247 is 27.6 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 49247?
In ZIP code 49247, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49247?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49247 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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