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Tecumseh, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49286

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

14,797
96/sq mi
$72,429
Median income
$238,800
Median home value
28.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
96
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49286 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49286 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tecumseh, Lenawee County, Michigan, home to 14,797 residents across 154.6 square miles, a density of 96 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49286 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,429 (1% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $38,070. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $238,800 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,008 per month, and 79.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lenawee County, so you can benchmark 49286 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 49286

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tecumseh, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49286.

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 49286, Tecumseh, 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

14,797

Population

154.6

Area (sq mi)

96

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49286?

40.1

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 89.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$72,429

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$38,070

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49286 ranks nationally

Tecumseh, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,429 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,131

Total Housing Units

5,899

Occupied Units

232

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$238,800

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$1,008

Median Rent

1976

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

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

168

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+68%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49286 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +68% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 119
2021 +11.7% 133
2022 +14.6% 153
2023 +1.1% 154
2024 +9.0% 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 322 business establishments in ZIP 49286, employing approximately 3,438 people with a combined annual payroll of $144,466,000.

322

Businesses

3,438

Employees

$144.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 57 17.7%
Other services (except public administration) 44 13.7%
Health care and social assistance 43 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 35 10.9%
Construction 31 9.6%
Manufacturing 28 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 5.3%
Finance and insurance 16 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 10 3.1%
Wholesale trade 9 2.8%
Information 6 1.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.6%

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 49286 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 49286 ranks #3 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 49286 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 49286 ranks #7 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
49236 Clinton, MI 4,838 4.5 mi
49229 Britton, MI 3,245 5.8 mi
49268 Palmyra, MI 1,059 9.7 mi
49287 Tipton, MI 2,099 7.5 mi
48158 Manchester, MI 7,309 11.0 mi
49221 Adrian, MI 41,310 10.1 mi
48176 Saline, MI 21,447 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lenawee County

49221 standard
Adrian, MI
Pop: 41,310
49247 standard
Hudson, MI
Pop: 5,768
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 Tecumseh, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49286 in? ▼
ZIP code 49286 (Tecumseh) 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 49286? ▼
ZIP code 49286 in Tecumseh, MI has a population of 14,797 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49286? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49286 is $72,429, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49286? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49286 is $238,800, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49286? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49286 is White at 89.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49286? ▼
ZIP code 49286 has 322 business establishments employing approximately 3,438 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49286? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49286 are: Retail trade (57), Other services (except public administration) (44), Health care and social assistance (43). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49286? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49286 increased by 9.0% 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 49286? ▼
In ZIP code 49286, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.4% 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 49286? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49286 is 29.6 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 49286? ▼
In ZIP code 49286, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49286? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49286 is 5.6% 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.