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Hillsdale County
Litchfield, MI
49252
49252 ZIP Code — Litchfield, MI
Hillsdale County, Michigan
ZIP code 49252 is located in
Litchfield ,
Michigan ,
within Hillsdale County .
It covers approximately 42.68 square miles and serves a population of
2,475 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 517 .
About ZIP code 49252
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 $122,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $52,981. 32% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 49252 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
2,475
Population density
58 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
059
Geography
Land area
42.68 sq mi
Water area
0.23 sq mi
Latitude
42.0290
Longitude
-84.7535
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
517
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.7%
49.4%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
33.8%
34.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
9.3%
14.0%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.3%
2.4%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$52,981
Median household income
$122,700
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 563 22.7% 18 and over 1,912 77.3% 65 and over 443 17.9% Median age 44.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % White 2,414 96.9% Two or more races 54 2.2% Hispanic or Latino 15 0.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 7 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.7%
49.4%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
33.8%
34.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
9.3%
14.0%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.3%
2.4%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.7% $10k–$15k 4.9% $15k–$25k 9.3% $25k–$35k 14.0% $35k–$50k 13.7% $50k–$75k 24.0% $75k–$100k 12.4% $100k–$150k 14.5% $150k–$200k 2.7% $200k+ 0.9% Median income $52,981
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $122,700 Median rent / month $747 Owner occupied 77.2% Renter occupied 22.8% Vacant 9.3% Single-family detached 71.2% Large apartment buildings 0.8% Mobile homes 12.9% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.52
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.1% 2000–2009 9.0% 1990–1999 15.2% 1980–1989 12.8% 1970–1979 9.9% 1960–1969 9.3% 1950–1959 7.3% 1940–1949 5.4% 1939 or earlier 28.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.8% 1 bedroom 8.3% 2 bedrooms 28.1% 3 bedrooms 39.9% 4 bedrooms 15.2% 5+ bedrooms 6.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.3% 1 vehicle 27.8% 2 vehicles 42.9% 3 or more 24.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 55.9% Electricity 3.0% Propane / LP gas 29.9% Fuel oil 1.5% Wood 7.1% No fuel used 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 426 41.6% Cohabiting couple 142 13.9% Male householder, no spouse 258 25.2% Female householder, no spouse 198 19.3% Households with children under 18 315 30.8% Households with seniors (65+) 314 30.7% Average household size 2.41
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.1% 23.4% Married 42.8% 49.0% Separated 1.2% 0.5% Widowed 3.7% 7.9% Divorced 22.2% 19.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Graduate / professional
3.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.4% Bachelor's or higher 13.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 2.5% Kindergarten 47 9.9% Elementary school 229 48.2% High school 96 20.2% College / grad school 91 19.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.5%
Professional & management
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Public administration
2.0%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.4% Service 16.4% Sales & office 19.4% Natural resources & construction 12.4% Production & transportation 32.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.7% Government 6.6% Self-employed 8.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.2% Carpool 13.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.9% Work from home 7.5% Other means 0.2% Avg commute (minutes) 19.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
25.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.5% Retirement income 26.5% Supplemental Security 2.7% Cash public assistance 2.1% Food stamps / SNAP 9.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.0% High blood pressure 37.0% High cholesterol 36.3% Diabetes 12.5% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 11.6% Arthritis 32.7% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 10.0% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.7% Binge drinking 17.6% No physical activity 24.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.3% Depression 22.9% Fair or poor health 17.8% Poor mental health 17.2% Poor physical health 13.1% No health insurance 10.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.0% Visited dentist 64.4% Cholesterol screening 90.4% Teeth loss 16.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 193 10.1%
Disability % Any disability 14.3% Under 18 4.6% 18–64 years 12.2% 65 and over 33.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.1% Public insurance 37.6% No insurance 10.3% Uninsured under 19 10.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,306 93.2% Spanish 7 0.3% Other Indo-European 7 0.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,467 99.7% Born in same state 2,467 99.7% Born in different state 2,074 83.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 8 0.3% Not a US citizen 3 37.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 331 13.4% Italian 204 8.2% Arab 176 7.1% English 51 2.1%
Ancestry Count % German 17 0.7% Polish 14 0.6% Irish 10 0.4% Norwegian 3 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.4% Internet access 91.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49252
What city is ZIP code 49252 in?
ZIP code 49252 is primarily assigned to Litchfield, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49252 in?
ZIP code 49252 falls within Hillsdale County, Michigan.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 49252?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49252?
The median home value in ZIP code 49252 is $122,700.
Does ZIP code 49252 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 49252 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 49252?
ZIP code 49252 has an estimated population of 2,475 residents, with a density of 58 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 49252 in?
ZIP code 49252 observes the EST timezone.
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