Tipton, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49287
Lenawee County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,099
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,068
- Median income Above-median income area
- $263,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tipton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49287 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49287 (Tipton, MI) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 161.9 in 2023 to 170.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49287 covers 72.9 square miles in Tipton, Lenawee County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,099 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49287 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,068 (20% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,647. The poverty rate is 6.0%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $263,300 (20% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 90.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $757.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lenawee County, so 49287 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 49287
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tipton, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49287.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 49287, Tipton, 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
2,099
Population
72.9
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49287?
49.6
Median Age
55.0%
Male
45.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$88,068
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$50,647
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 49287 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Tipton, 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)
$88,068 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
1,018housing units
1,018
Total Housing Units
799
Occupied Units
219
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$263,300
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$757
Median Rent
1958
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
170
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+70%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49287 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +70% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -3.6% | 118 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 133 |
| 2022 | +27.6% | 170 |
| 2023 | -4.6% | 162 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 170 |
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 28 business establishments in ZIP 49287, employing approximately 103 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,093,000.
28
Businesses
103
Employees
$4.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 32.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 21.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 14.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 10.7% |
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 49287 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49221
Adrian (49221)
41,310 residents
- 49286 14,797
Tecumseh (49286)
14,797 residents
- 49230 10,475
Brooklyn (49230)
10,475 residents
- 48158 7,309
Manchester (48158)
7,309 residents
- 49265 4,958
Onsted (49265)
4,958 residents
- 49236 4,838
Clinton (49236)
4,838 residents
- 49287 2,099
Tipton (49287)
2,099 residents
- 49263 85
Norvell (49263)
85 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49287 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49287 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48158
Manchester (48158)
$94,784 median income
- 49287
Tipton (49287)
$88,068 median income
- 49230
Brooklyn (49230)
$83,458 median income
- 49236
Clinton (49236)
$79,783 median income
- 49265
Onsted (49265)
$77,931 median income
- 49286
Tecumseh (49286)
$72,429 median income
- 49221
Adrian (49221)
$65,977 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49287 ranks #2 of 7 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 49287, 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 (2,099 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 49287 in?
ZIP code 49287 (Tipton) 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 49287?
ZIP code 49287 in Tipton, MI has a population of 2,099 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49287?
The median household income in ZIP 49287 is $88,068, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49287?
The median home value in ZIP 49287 is $263,300, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49287?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49287 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49287?
ZIP code 49287 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 103 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49287?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49287 are: Construction (9), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49287?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49287 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 70%. 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 49287?
In ZIP code 49287, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49287?
In ZIP code 49287, approximately 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49287?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49287 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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