| ZIP Code | 49235 |
|---|---|
| City | Clayton |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Lenawee County |
| Area Code | 517 |
| Elevation | 858 ft |
| Latitude | 41.863913 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.20092 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26091 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 26.1% ▼ 33% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 27% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 45 (3.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 525 (40.2%) |
| Some College | 185 (14.2%) |
| Associates | 211 (16.1%) |
| Bachelors | 167 (12.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 174 (13.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,929 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $172,100 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,051/mo ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 888 |
| Vacant Units | 122 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 888 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 122 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
ZIP code 49235 is located in Clayton, Michigan, within Lenawee County. With a population of 2,036, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.2 years. Economically, 49235 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,929 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49235 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $172,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,051 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 49235 is primarily White (84.14%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.4%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49235 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 94%.
Overall, ZIP code 49235 in Clayton, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,036 residents, a median household income of $63,929, and a median home value of $172,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.