49228 ZIP Code — Blissfield, MI

Lenawee County, Michigan

ZIP code 49228 is located in Blissfield, Michigan, within Lenawee County. It covers approximately 78.62 square miles and serves a population of 5,381 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49228

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,425. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 49228 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,381

population

78.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49228 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49228

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49228. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blissfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49276 Riga (4.7 mi) 49268 Palmyra (5.5 mi) 49238 Deerfield (6.9 mi) 49267 Ottawa Lake (7.4 mi) 49248 Jasper (7.5 mi) 43504 Berkey (8.7 mi) 43540 Metamora (9 mi) 49270 Petersburg (10.1 mi) 43560 Sylvania (10.8 mi) 49221 Adrian (11.6 mi) 43617 Toledo (12.4 mi) 48144 Lambertville (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,381
Population density	68 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	78.62 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	41.8132
Longitude	-83.8639
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	517

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	44.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	18.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,381

Population

People per sq mi

40.0

Median age

$71,425

Median household income

$34,648

Per capita income

$161,400

Median home value

$982

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

2.7%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

1,731

Housing units

19.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

196

Under 5

178

154

5–9

139

152

10–14

138

202

15–19

184

152

20–24

137

397

25–34

361

394

35–44

358

310

45–54

281

158

55–59

143

218

60–64

198

320

65–74

291

124

75–84

113

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,265	23.5%
18 and over	4,116	76.5%
65 and over	931	17.3%
Median age	40.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,151	94.1%
Two or more races	189	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	94	1.7%
Other race	35	0.6%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	44.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	18.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 26.2%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	26.2%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$71,425

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 27.4%

$150k–$200k 24.0%

$200k–$300k 21.0%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,400
Median rent / month	$982
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	2.4%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.7%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	6.8%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	12.8%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	50.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	51.4%
4 bedrooms	18.9%
5+ bedrooms	7.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.4%
Electricity	13.4%
Propane / LP gas	27.0%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,280	61.7%
Cohabiting couple	140	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	318	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	338	16.3%
Households with children under 18	758	36.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	683	32.9%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	24.5%
Married	55.3%	60.8%
Separated	1.9%	0.7%
Widowed	1.8%	6.9%
Divorced	9.7%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 33.3%

Some college, no degree 30.8%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	88	6.8%
Kindergarten	52	4.0%
Elementary school	462	35.6%
High school	416	32.1%
College / grad school	279	21.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.8%

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Retail trade 11.5%

Professional & management 10.3%

Construction 7.6%

Other services 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Public administration 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.6%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	24.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.6%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 2.7%

Under 18 years 2.1%

18 and over 2.9%

Married-couple families 0.3%

Female-led households 6.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.4%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	186	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	25.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.0%
Public insurance	32.0%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,007	93.0%
Spanish	17	0.3%
Other Indo-European	6	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,356	99.5%
Born in same state	5,315	98.8%
Born in different state	3,182	59.1%
Foreign born	41	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	25	0.5%
Not a US citizen	1	4.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	938	17.4%
French	788	14.6%
Italian	387	7.2%
English	214	4%
Irish	61	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	53	1%
Polish	18	0.3%
Dutch	16	0.3%
Norwegian	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	92.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49228

What city is ZIP code 49228 in?

ZIP code 49228 is primarily assigned to Blissfield, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49228 in?

ZIP code 49228 falls within Lenawee County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49228 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 49228 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49228?

The median home value in ZIP code 49228 is $161,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 49228?

ZIP code 49228 has an estimated population of 5,381 residents, with a density of 68 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 49228?

The median household income in ZIP code 49228 is $71,425, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49228 in?

ZIP code 49228 observes the EST timezone.