PlainZIP

Litchfield, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49252

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

2,605
26/sq mi
$55,762
Median income
$144,800
Median home value
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Litchfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49252 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49252 covers 101.0 square miles in Litchfield, Hillsdale County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,605 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49252 reports a modest median household income of $55,762 (24% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $29,446. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.1%. Housing costs here run $144,800 for a typical home value (34% below the state average), with rent averaging $739 a month; 80.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49252, plus 6 more within Hillsdale 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 49252

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Litchfield, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49252.

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 49252, Litchfield, 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

2,605

Population

101.0

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49252?

45.2

Median Age

55.4%

Male

44.6%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$55,762

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$29,446

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

19.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49252 ranks nationally

Litchfield, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,762 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,116

Total Housing Units

1,067

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.2%
Renter 19.8%

$144,800

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$739

Median Rent

1970

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

+16.9%

YoY Change (2022)

169

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+69%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49252 have increased 16.9% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +69% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +3.9% 121
2019 +2.9% 124
2020 +4.5% 130
2021 +11.7% 145
2022 +16.9% 169

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 49252, employing approximately 1,082 people with a combined annual payroll of $71,250,000.

48

Businesses

1,082

Employees

$71.3M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 20.8%
Manufacturing 9 18.8%
Wholesale trade 8 16.7%
Retail trade 5 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 4 8.3%
Finance and insurance 3 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 6.3%

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 49252 vs 49227 →

ZIP 49252 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 49252 ranks #5 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 49252 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 49252 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
49227 Allen, MI 1,284 5.9 mi
49245 Homer, MI 4,845 7.6 mi
49250 Jonesville, MI 6,182 7.5 mi
49082 Quincy, MI 6,579 8.5 mi
49237 Concord, MI 2,980 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hillsdale County

49242 standard
Hillsdale, MI
Pop: 15,248
49250 standard
Jonesville, MI
Pop: 6,182
49274 standard
Reading, MI
Pop: 3,670
49249 standard
Jerome, MI
Pop: 3,408
49266 standard
Osseo, MI
Pop: 2,942
49232 standard
Camden, MI
Pop: 2,801

Related Areas

Hillsdale County Litchfield, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49252 in? ▼
ZIP code 49252 (Litchfield) is located in Hillsdale County, Michigan. Hillsdale County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hillsdale-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49252? ▼
ZIP code 49252 in Litchfield, MI has a population of 2,605 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49252? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49252 is $55,762, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49252? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49252 is $144,800, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49252? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49252 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49252? ▼
ZIP code 49252 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 1,082 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49252? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49252 are: Construction (10), Manufacturing (9), Wholesale trade (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49252? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49252 increased by 16.9% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 69%. 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 49252? ▼
In ZIP code 49252, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% 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 49252? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49252 is 19.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49252? ▼
In ZIP code 49252, approximately 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49252? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49252 is 10.1% 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.