49233 ZIP Code — Cement City, MI

Lenawee County, Michigan

ZIP code 49233 is located in Cement City, Michigan, within Lenawee County. It covers approximately 21.34 square miles and serves a population of 2,889 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49233

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 $217,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,370. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 49233 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,889

population

21.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49233 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49233

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49233. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cement City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49282 Somerset Center (2.7 mi) 49220 Addison (3.6 mi) 49249 Jerome (5.7 mi) 49234 Clarklake (5.9 mi) 49253 Manitou Beach (6.1 mi) 49230 Brooklyn (7.2 mi) 49262 North Adams (8.9 mi) 49265 Onsted (9.2 mi) 49246 Horton (9.9 mi) 49203 Jackson (11.9 mi) 49254 Michigan Center (12.9 mi) 49247 Hudson (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,889
Population density	135 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	21.34 sq mi
Water area	1.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.0443
Longitude	-84.3448
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	38.6%	44.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	22.5%	18.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	6.2%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,889

Population

135

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$85,370

Median household income

$43,047

Per capita income

$217,100

Median home value

$944

Median monthly rent

92.4%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

1,271

Housing units

37.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

147

25–34

163

144

35–44

159

202

45–54

223

55–59

111

60–64

123

230

65–74

254

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	524	18.1%
18 and over	2,365	81.9%
65 and over	749	25.9%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Two or more races 3%

Asian 1.9%

Black or African American 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,726	94.2%
Two or more races	87	3%
Asian	55	1.9%
Black or African American	17	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.6%	44.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	22.5%	18.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	6.2%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 14.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	14.9%
Median income	$85,370

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%

$50k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 28.3%

$300k–$500k 19.4%

$500k–$1M 7.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$217,100
Median rent / month	$944
Owner occupied	92.4%
Renter occupied	7.6%
Vacant	18.5%
Single-family detached	94.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	16.2%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	16.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	14.1%
3 bedrooms	57.0%
4 bedrooms	23.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.8%
Electricity	6.8%
Propane / LP gas	18.1%
Fuel oil	2.0%
Wood	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	671	60.8%
Cohabiting couple	25	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	118	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	290	26.3%
Households with children under 18	240	21.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	529	47.9%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	16.8%
Married	65.0%	57.4%
Separated	0.7%	0.6%
Widowed	3.0%	15.9%
Divorced	6.4%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 31.2%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 21.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	37.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	8.1%
Kindergarten	31	5.3%
Elementary school	160	27.2%
High school	170	28.9%
College / grad school	180	30.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Professional & management 14.5%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Retail trade 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Other services 7.8%

Public administration 6.3%

Wholesale trade 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Construction 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.9%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.3%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	3.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.7%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 7.8%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 6.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.8%
Retirement income	40.2%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	19.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	71.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	97	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	21.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.3%
Public insurance	41.9%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,754	95.3%
Spanish	51	1.9%
Other Indo-European	10	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	41	1.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,806	97.1%
Born in same state	2,806	97.1%
Born in different state	2,414	83.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	83	2.9%
Not a US citizen	53	63.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	907	31.4%
Italian	355	12.3%
English	92	3.2%
Arab	79	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	37	1.3%
Norwegian	29	1%
Polish	14	0.5%
Irish	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49233

What city is ZIP code 49233 in?

ZIP code 49233 is primarily assigned to Cement City, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49233 in?

ZIP code 49233 falls within Lenawee County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49233 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 49233 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49233 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 49233 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49233 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 49233 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the population of ZIP code 49233?

ZIP code 49233 has an estimated population of 2,889 residents, with a density of 135 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49233 in?

ZIP code 49233 observes the EST timezone.