49238 ZIP Code — Deerfield, MI

Lenawee County, Michigan

ZIP code 49238 is located in Deerfield, Michigan, within Lenawee County. It covers approximately 29.71 square miles and serves a population of 1,945 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49238

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 $183,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,440. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 35% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 49238 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,945
population
29.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49238 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49238

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City Status
Deerfield Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
49270 Petersburg (6.6 mi) 49228 Blissfield (6.9 mi) 49268 Palmyra (7.2 mi) 49276 Riga (7.2 mi) 49229 Britton (7.4 mi) 48131 Dundee (7.7 mi) 49286 Tecumseh (9.7 mi) 49267 Ottawa Lake (9.8 mi) 48140 Ida (11.3 mi) 48182 Temperance (13.3 mi) 48144 Lambertville (13.4 mi) 49221 Adrian (13.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,945
Population density 65 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 091
Geography
Land area 29.71 sq mi
Water area 0.18 sq mi
Latitude 41.9004
Longitude -83.8000
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 37.2% 44.1% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 37.7% 33.9% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 21.0% 18.9% 20.6%
Over $200k 4.1% 3.1% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,945
Population
65
People per sq mi
33.7
Median age
$72,440
Median household income
$30,816
Per capita income
$183,100
Median home value
$900
Median monthly rent
85.5%
Home ownership
24.2%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
732
Housing units
16.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
42
Under 5
47
94
5–9
106
104
10–14
118
60
15–19
68
53
20–24
59
121
25–34
137
82
35–44
92
120
45–54
135
56
55–59
63
58
60–64
65
78
65–74
88
44
75–84
49
3
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1860731.2%
18 and over1,33868.8%
65 and over26613.7%
Median age33.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Other race 4.4%
Two or more races 1.6%
Black or African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,81088.3%
Hispanic or Latino1045.1%
Other race904.4%
Two or more races331.6%
Black or African American80.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native40.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 37.2% 44.1% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 37.7% 33.9% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 21.0% 18.9% 20.6%
Over $200k 4.1% 3.1% 5.7%
Under $10k 10.9%
$10k–$15k 1.3%
$15k–$25k 4.8%
$25k–$35k 5.5%
$35k–$50k 12.4%
$50k–$75k 20.3%
$75k–$100k 20.0%
$100k–$150k 14.5%
$150k–$200k 6.4%
$200k+ 4.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k10.9%
$10k–$15k1.3%
$15k–$25k4.8%
$25k–$35k5.5%
$35k–$50k12.4%
$50k–$75k20.3%
$75k–$100k20.0%
$100k–$150k14.5%
$150k–$200k6.4%
$200k+4.1%
Median income$72,440

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%
$50k–$100k 6.6%
$100k–$150k 23.9%
$150k–$200k 23.5%
$200k–$300k 25.7%
$300k–$500k 12.7%
$500k–$1M 0.5%
$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$183,100
Median rent / month$900
Owner occupied85.5%
Renter occupied14.5%
Vacant16.9%
Single-family detached94.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)3.00

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.1%
2000–20097.3%
1990–199911.2%
1980–19893.4%
1970–19798.8%
1960–19695.3%
1950–195910.3%
1940–194914.3%
1939 or earlier39.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.8%
2 bedrooms16.0%
3 bedrooms66.1%
4 bedrooms14.5%
5+ bedrooms2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.2%
1 vehicle23.9%
2 vehicles37.9%
3 or more37.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas51.5%
Electricity6.9%
Propane / LP gas35.5%
Fuel oil1.7%
Wood3.0%
No fuel used0.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family35451.2%
Cohabiting couple7210.4%
Male householder, no spouse14721.3%
Female householder, no spouse11817.1%
Households with children under 1819327.9%
Households with seniors (65+)19528.2%
Average household size2.78

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.2%32.9%
Married50.8%52.0%
Separated0.4%0.6%
Widowed3.2%5.6%
Divorced15.4%8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%
Some HS, no diploma 2.4%
HS graduate 42.0%
Some college, no degree 27.2%
Associate's degree 10.9%
Bachelor's degree 10.9%
Graduate / professional 5.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.4%
Bachelor's or higher16.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool256.9%
Kindergarten256.9%
Elementary school13236.3%
High school5414.8%
College / grad school12835.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%
Manufacturing 19.9%
Transportation & utilities 12.1%
Retail trade 9.4%
Construction 7.1%
Other services 6.4%
Professional & management 4.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%
Agriculture & mining 2.8%
Finance & real estate 2.8%
Wholesale trade 1.7%
Public administration 1.4%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.5%
Service12.8%
Sales & office15.5%
Natural resources & construction15.3%
Production & transportation22.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector86.1%
Government7.7%
Self-employed5.7%
Unpaid family workers0.5%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone87.7%
Carpool5.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.2%
Work from home4.4%
Other means2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)33.4

Poverty

All people 24.2%
Under 18 years 50.5%
18 and over 13.8%
Married-couple families 5.4%
Female-led households 12.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.0%
Retirement income30.1%
Supplemental Security3.8%
Cash public assistance1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP4.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.8%
High blood pressure31.5%
High cholesterol31.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Heart disease6.1%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma10.9%
Arthritis28.2%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease7.0%
Cancer6.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.0%
Binge drinking20.1%
No physical activity20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.3%
Depression22.9%
Fair or poor health13.2%
Poor mental health16.5%
Poor physical health10.3%
No health insurance9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.1%
Visited dentist68.8%
Cholesterol screening90.9%
Teeth loss11.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans513.8%
Disability%
Any disability9.8%
Under 184.3%
18–64 years9.9%
65 and over22.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.6%
Public insurance39.0%
No insurance5.3%
Uninsured under 190.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,85695.4%
Spanish80.4%
Other Indo-European70.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander10.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,93799.6%
Born in same state1,93799.6%
Born in different state1,43873.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen80.4%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French23812.2%
Italian1718.8%
Arab1698.7%
Irish120.6%
AncestryCount%
German100.5%
Polish40.2%
English30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.5%
Internet access96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49238

What city is ZIP code 49238 in?

ZIP code 49238 is primarily assigned to Deerfield, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49238 in?

ZIP code 49238 falls within Lenawee County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49238 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 49238 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49238?

24% of residents in ZIP code 49238 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 49238 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 49238 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49238?

The median home value in ZIP code 49238 is $183,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 49238 in?

ZIP code 49238 observes the EST timezone.

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