49247 ZIP Code — Hudson, MI

Lenawee County, Michigan

ZIP code 49247 is located in Hudson, Michigan, within Lenawee County. It covers approximately 84.04 square miles and serves a population of 5,427 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49247

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 $133,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,651. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49247 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,427

population

84.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49247 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49247

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49247. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hudson	Acceptable
Hudson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49271 Pittsford (6.2 mi) 49235 Clayton (6.4 mi) 49256 Morenci (8.3 mi) 49253 Manitou Beach (9.1 mi) 49262 North Adams (9.2 mi) 49220 Addison (9.6 mi) 49288 Waldron (9.9 mi) 49266 Osseo (11 mi) 49279 Sand Creek (12.7 mi) 49233 Cement City (13.2 mi) 49282 Somerset Center (13.3 mi) 49265 Onsted (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,427
Population density	65 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	84.04 sq mi
Water area	1.50 sq mi
Latitude	41.8538
Longitude	-84.3370
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	47.3%	44.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	18.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,427

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$57,651

Median household income

$29,412

Per capita income

$133,600

Median home value

$863

Median monthly rent

81.2%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

2,086

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

200

Under 5

184

214

5–9

198

173

10–14

159

107

15–19

145

20–24

134

361

25–34

334

314

35–44

291

45–54

269

216

55–59

199

221

60–64

205

369

65–74

341

155

75–84

144

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,269	23.4%
18 and over	4,158	76.6%
65 and over	1,114	20.5%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,155	93.1%
Two or more races	205	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	110	2%
Other race	28	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	22	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.2%
Black or African American	5	0.1%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	44.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	18.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$57,651

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,600
Median rent / month	$863
Owner occupied	81.2%
Renter occupied	18.8%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	86.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	37.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	18.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	31.9%
2 vehicles	38.4%
3 or more	23.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.7%
Electricity	4.4%
Propane / LP gas	28.5%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	8.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,085	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	118	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	484	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	492	22.6%
Households with children under 18	548	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	824	37.8%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	19.5%
Married	51.6%	52.7%
Separated	1.6%	3.6%
Widowed	4.2%	9.3%
Divorced	14.1%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	116	11.3%
Kindergarten	67	6.5%
Elementary school	613	59.5%
High school	165	16.0%
College / grad school	69	6.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.7%

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Retail trade 8.8%

Agriculture & mining 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Professional & management 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Construction 5.5%

Other services 3.3%

Public administration 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	31.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 13.4%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 39.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	301	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	29.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.9%
Public insurance	47.2%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,043	92.9%
Spanish	111	2.2%
Other Indo-European	76	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	0.6%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,340	98.4%
Born in same state	5,309	97.8%
Born in different state	4,326	79.7%
Foreign born	31	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	87	1.6%
Not a US citizen	22	25.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	722	13.3%
Italian	685	12.6%
Arab	550	10.1%
English	97	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	50	0.9%
German	36	0.7%
Polish	24	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49247

What city is ZIP code 49247 in?

ZIP code 49247 is primarily assigned to Hudson, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49247 in?

ZIP code 49247 falls within Lenawee County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49247 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 49247 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 49247 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 49247 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49247?

The median home value in ZIP code 49247 is $133,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 49247?

ZIP code 49247 has an estimated population of 5,427 residents, with a density of 65 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49247 in?

ZIP code 49247 observes the EST timezone.