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Onsted, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49265

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

4,958
64/sq mi
$77,931
Median income
$274,900
Median home value
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
64
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49265 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49265 covers 77.8 square miles in Onsted, Lenawee County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,958 residents on file, a density of 64 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49265 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,931 (6% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $39,540. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.8%. Housing costs here run $274,900 for a typical home value (25% above the state average), with rent averaging $809 a month; 93.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lenawee County, letting you compare 49265 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 49265

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Onsted, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49265.

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 49265, Onsted, 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

4,958

Population

77.8

Area (sq mi)

64

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49265?

51.4

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$77,931

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$39,540

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49265 ranks nationally

Onsted, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,931 Top 41% higher than 59% 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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,462

Total Housing Units

2,062

Occupied Units

400

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.5%
Renter 6.5%

$274,900

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$809

Median Rent

1983

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

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

184

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+84%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49265 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 131
2021 +9.7% 143
2022 +12.0% 161
2023 +11.1% 179
2024 +2.8% 184

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 72 business establishments in ZIP 49265, employing approximately 282 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,682,000.

72

Businesses

282

Employees

$13.7M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 15.3%
Retail trade 10 13.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 13.9%
Health care and social assistance 7 9.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 8.3%
Wholesale trade 5 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 4 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.2%

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 49265 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 49265 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 49265 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 49265 ranks #5 of 7 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
49287 Tipton, MI 2,099 4.8 mi
49230 Brooklyn, MI 10,475 6.5 mi
49253 Manitou Beach, MI 3,166 5.8 mi
49235 Clayton, MI 2,117 10.2 mi
49221 Adrian, MI 41,310 9.1 mi
48158 Manchester, MI 7,309 12.6 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
49236 standard
Clinton, MI
Pop: 4,838
49256 standard
Morenci, MI
Pop: 3,888

Related Areas

Lenawee County Onsted, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49265 in? ▼
ZIP code 49265 (Onsted) 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 49265? ▼
ZIP code 49265 in Onsted, MI has a population of 4,958 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49265? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49265 is $77,931, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49265? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49265 is $274,900, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49265? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49265 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49265? ▼
ZIP code 49265 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 282 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49265? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49265 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (10), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49265? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49265 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. 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 49265? ▼
In ZIP code 49265, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% 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 49265? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49265 is 29.0 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 49265? ▼
In ZIP code 49265, approximately 93.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49265? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49265 is 6.5% 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.