49229 ZIP Code — Britton, MI

Lenawee County, Michigan

ZIP code 49229 is located in Britton, Michigan, within Lenawee County. It covers approximately 56.00 square miles and serves a population of 3,378 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49229

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 $210,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,883. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 36% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 49229 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,378

population

56.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49229 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49229

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49229. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Britton	Acceptable
Britton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49286 Tecumseh (3.8 mi) 49238 Deerfield (7.4 mi) 49236 Clinton (8.2 mi) 48131 Dundee (9.7 mi) 48176 Saline (9.9 mi) 49268 Palmyra (10.1 mi) 48160 Milan (10.5 mi) 49287 Tipton (12.4 mi) 49270 Petersburg (12.7 mi) 49228 Blissfield (13.1 mi) 49221 Adrian (13.5 mi) 48158 Manchester (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,378
Population density	60 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	56.00 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	42.0029
Longitude	-83.8437
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	517

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.1%	44.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	30.7%	18.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	8.4%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,378

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$83,883

Median household income

$36,985

Per capita income

$210,500

Median home value

$909

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

9.8%

Unemployment

1,299

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

153

15–19

150

20–24

204

25–34

199

171

35–44

167

310

45–54

304

173

55–59

169

114

60–64

112

132

65–74

130

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	667	19.7%
18 and over	2,711	80.3%
65 and over	503	14.9%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.4%

Two or more races 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Other race 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,116	87.4%
Two or more races	210	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	186	5.2%
Other race	40	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%
Black or African American	4	0.1%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.1%	44.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	30.7%	18.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	8.4%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 26.1%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	26.1%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$83,883

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%

$50k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 37.3%

$300k–$500k 13.0%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$210,500
Median rent / month	$909
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	96.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	2.6%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	29.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	14.3%
3 bedrooms	58.4%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	8.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	21.8%
2 vehicles	43.3%
3 or more	33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.9%
Electricity	4.7%
Propane / LP gas	32.8%
Fuel oil	4.1%
Wood	2.6%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	792	61.9%
Cohabiting couple	67	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	213	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	207	16.2%
Households with children under 18	407	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	352	27.5%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	23.8%
Married	58.8%	55.8%
Separated	0.1%	1.7%
Widowed	5.7%	8.4%
Divorced	9.3%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 34.8%

Some college, no degree 26.4%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	6.5%
Kindergarten	54	7.6%
Elementary school	264	37.3%
High school	248	35.0%
College / grad school	96	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.3%

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Professional & management 13.3%

Retail trade 12.3%

Construction 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Other services 3.7%

Public administration 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	21.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.3%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 6.0%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 17.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	34.6%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	30.5%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	19.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	70.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	194	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.0%
Public insurance	33.3%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,239	95.9%
Spanish	8	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,329	98.5%
Born in same state	3,309	98.0%
Born in different state	2,795	82.7%
Foreign born	20	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	49	1.5%
Not a US citizen	31	63.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	463	13.7%
French	454	13.4%
Italian	328	9.7%
English	55	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	49	1.5%
German	30	0.9%
Polish	12	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	95.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49229

What city is ZIP code 49229 in?

ZIP code 49229 is primarily assigned to Britton, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49229 in?

ZIP code 49229 falls within Lenawee County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49229 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 49229 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49229 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 49229 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 49229?

ZIP code 49229 has an estimated population of 3,378 residents, with a density of 60 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49229?

The median home value in ZIP code 49229 is $210,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 49229 in?

ZIP code 49229 observes the EST timezone.