49253 ZIP Code — Manitou Beach, MI

Lenawee County, Michigan

ZIP code 49253 is located in Manitou Beach, Michigan, within Lenawee County. It covers approximately 23.60 square miles and serves a population of 2,676 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49253

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,609. 48% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 49253 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,676

population

23.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49253 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49253

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49253. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Manitou Beach	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49220 Addison (3.7 mi) 49265 Onsted (5.5 mi) 49233 Cement City (6.1 mi) 49282 Somerset Center (7.9 mi) 49230 Brooklyn (8.5 mi) 49235 Clayton (8.6 mi) 49247 Hudson (9.1 mi) 49262 North Adams (9.9 mi) 49287 Tipton (10.5 mi) 49249 Jerome (10.6 mi) 49234 Clarklake (11.7 mi) 49221 Adrian (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,676
Population density	113 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	23.60 sq mi
Water area	2.86 sq mi
Latitude	41.9756
Longitude	-84.2706
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	32.3%	44.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	18.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.4%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,676

Population

113

People per sq mi

55.4

Median age

$77,609

Median household income

$46,254

Per capita income

$212,100

Median home value

$838

Median monthly rent

92.8%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

2,061

Housing units

36.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

108

35–44

104

208

45–54

200

135

55–59

131

125

60–64

120

324

65–74

312

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	397	14.8%
18 and over	2,279	85.2%
65 and over	844	31.5%
Median age	55.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,589	95.4%
Two or more races	71	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	39	1.4%
Black or African American	10	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.3%	44.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	18.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.4%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k+ 9.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	13.5%
$200k+	9.3%
Median income	$77,609

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 26.0%

$200k–$300k 20.7%

$300k–$500k 13.7%

$500k–$1M 15.2%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$212,100
Median rent / month	$838
Owner occupied	92.8%
Renter occupied	7.2%
Vacant	43.6%
Single-family detached	93.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	3.6%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	19.1%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	15.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	56.2%
4 bedrooms	16.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	55.2%
3 or more	19.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.6%
Electricity	4.4%
Propane / LP gas	13.8%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	2.6%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	680	56.1%
Cohabiting couple	61	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	276	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	195	16.1%
Households with children under 18	199	16.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	535	44.1%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.7%	18.2%
Married	59.9%	61.3%
Separated	2.8%	0.3%
Widowed	2.4%	6.7%
Divorced	14.2%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 31.5%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 25.7%

Graduate / professional 11.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	36.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.8%
Kindergarten	15	3.8%
Elementary school	195	48.8%
High school	104	26.0%
College / grad school	83	20.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Construction 15.5%

Retail trade 14.6%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Professional & management 7.9%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Public administration 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Other services 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.3%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	21.0%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	12.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.3

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 4.5%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 33.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.5%
Retirement income	38.0%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	214	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	8.3%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	27.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.4%
Public insurance	45.4%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,593	96.9%
Spanish	23	0.9%
Other Indo-European	23	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,629	98.2%
Born in same state	2,629	98.2%
Born in different state	1,993	74.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	47	1.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	502	18.8%
Italian	211	7.9%
Arab	168	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	73	2.7%
English	24	0.9%
German	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49253

What city is ZIP code 49253 in?

ZIP code 49253 is primarily assigned to Manitou Beach, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49253 in?

ZIP code 49253 falls within Lenawee County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49253 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 49253 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 49253 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 49253 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49253 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 49253 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49253 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 49253 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49253 in?

ZIP code 49253 observes the EST timezone.