PlainZIP

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
$59,787
Median income
$150,100
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,429. Poverty here runs at 10.4%, with unemployment measured at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $150,100 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $868 per month, and 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49247, plus 6 more within Lenawee County, give a clearer read than the 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 49247

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hudson, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49247.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 49247?

42.2

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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

$32,429

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49247 ranks nationally

Hudson, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,787 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,454

Total Housing Units

2,125

Occupied Units

329

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.4%
Renter 15.6%

$150,100

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$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

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ZIP 49247 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 49247 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49247 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 49247 ranks #6 of 8 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
49271 Pittsford, MI 2,256 5.9 mi
49235 Clayton, MI 2,117 6.7 mi
49220 Addison, MI 2,290 10.1 mi
49253 Manitou Beach, MI 3,166 9.0 mi
49288 Waldron, MI 1,384 9.0 mi
49256 Morenci, MI 3,888 9.3 mi
49262 North Adams, MI 1,280 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lenawee County

49221 standard
Adrian, MI
Pop: 41,310
49286 standard
Tecumseh, MI
Pop: 14,797
49228 standard
Blissfield, MI
Pop: 5,545
49265 standard
Onsted, MI
Pop: 4,958
49236 standard
Clinton, MI
Pop: 4,838
49256 standard
Morenci, MI
Pop: 3,888

Related Areas

Lenawee County Hudson, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.