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 Moderate-density area
- $55,762
- Median income Below-median income area
- $144,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 22nd 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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,446. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $144,800 (34% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $739; owner occupancy is 80.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hillsdale County, so 49252 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 49252
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Litchfield, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49252.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 49252?
45.2
Median Age
55.4%
Male
44.6%
Female
1.1%
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?
$55,762
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$29,446
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
19.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49252 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Litchfield, 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)
$55,762 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
1,116housing units
1,116
Total Housing Units
1,067
Occupied Units
49
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$144,800
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 49252 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49082
Quincy (49082)
6,579 residents
- 49250
Jonesville (49250)
6,182 residents
- 49245
Homer (49245)
4,845 residents
- 49237
Concord (49237)
2,980 residents
- 49252 2,605
Litchfield (49252)
2,605 residents
- 49227 1,284
Allen (49227)
1,284 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49252 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49252 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49082
Quincy (49082)
$74,063 median income
- 49237
Concord (49237)
$66,956 median income
- 49250
Jonesville (49250)
$65,744 median income
- 49245
Homer (49245)
$62,206 median income
- 49252
Litchfield (49252)
$55,762 median income
- 49227
Allen (49227)
$53,587 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49252, 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 (2,605 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 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.
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