49235 ZIP Code — Clayton, MI

Lenawee County, Michigan

ZIP code 49235 is located in Clayton, Michigan, within Lenawee County. It covers approximately 48.76 square miles and serves a population of 2,059 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49235

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 $155,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,539. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 38% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49235 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,059

population

48.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49235 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49235

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49235. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clayton	Acceptable
Clayton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49247 Hudson (6.4 mi) 49256 Morenci (6.6 mi) 49279 Sand Creek (7.6 mi) 49221 Adrian (8.1 mi) 49253 Manitou Beach (8.6 mi) 49265 Onsted (10.5 mi) 49220 Addison (11.3 mi) 49248 Jasper (12.5 mi) 49271 Pittsford (12.6 mi) 43533 Lyons (13.6 mi) 49287 Tipton (13.8 mi) 49262 North Adams (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,059
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	48.76 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	41.8591
Longitude	-84.2123
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	49.7%	44.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	18.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,059

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$59,539

Median household income

$32,549

Per capita income

$155,300

Median home value

$983

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

806

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

108

121

35–44

141

139

45–54

161

55–59

60–64

101

65–74

117

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	432	21.0%
18 and over	1,627	79.0%
65 and over	412	20.0%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,967	94%
Two or more races	51	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	33	1.6%
Other race	24	1.1%
Asian	17	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	44.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	18.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 15.1%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	15.1%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	11.2%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$59,539

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$50k–$100k 29.6%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 21.8%

$200k–$300k 20.1%

$300k–$500k 9.5%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,300
Median rent / month	$983
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	87.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	3.3%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	43.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	11.8%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	22.4%
5+ bedrooms	8.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.3%
1 vehicle	17.2%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	33.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.7%
Electricity	3.3%
Propane / LP gas	57.8%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Wood	6.9%
Solar	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	462	58.0%
Cohabiting couple	37	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	137	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	161	20.2%
Households with children under 18	226	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	309	38.8%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.6%	20.7%
Married	60.9%	56.0%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	15.7%
Divorced	12.2%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	3.7%
Kindergarten	33	7.6%
Elementary school	257	58.8%
High school	85	19.5%
College / grad school	46	10.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.7%

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Retail trade 9.8%

Construction 9.7%

Professional & management 6.6%

Other services 6.0%

Wholesale trade 5.9%

Public administration 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.8%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.1%
Government	8.6%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.2%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.7

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 10.4%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	41.8%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	101	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	46.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.4%
Public insurance	42.3%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,013	97.8%
Spanish	19	0.9%
Other Indo-European	6	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,034	98.8%
Born in same state	2,034	98.8%
Born in different state	1,728	83.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	1.2%
Not a US citizen	8	32.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	320	15.5%
Arab	287	13.9%
Italian	164	8%
Dutch	69	3.4%
English	24	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	13	0.6%
German	7	0.3%
Polish	7	0.3%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49235

What city is ZIP code 49235 in?

ZIP code 49235 is primarily assigned to Clayton, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49235 in?

ZIP code 49235 falls within Lenawee County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49235 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 49235 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49235?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 49235 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 49235 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49235?

The median home value in ZIP code 49235 is $155,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 49235 in?

ZIP code 49235 observes the EST timezone.