49256 ZIP Code — Morenci, MI

Lenawee County, Michigan

ZIP code 49256 is located in Morenci, Michigan, within Lenawee County. It covers approximately 60.54 square miles and serves a population of 3,694 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49256

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 $103,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,408. 46% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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 49256 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,694

population

60.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49256 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49256

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49256. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Morenci	Acceptable
Morenci	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49279 Sand Creek (6.1 mi) 49235 Clayton (6.6 mi) 43521 Fayette (8.2 mi) 49247 Hudson (8.3 mi) 43533 Lyons (9.1 mi) 49288 Waldron (11.5 mi) 49248 Jasper (11.8 mi) 49221 Adrian (12.4 mi) 49271 Pittsford (13.4 mi) 43501 Alvordton (13.7 mi) 43567 Wauseon (13.9 mi) 49253 Manitou Beach (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,694
Population density	61 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	60.54 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	41.7643
Longitude	-84.2283
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	55.0%	44.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	18.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,694

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$55,408

Median household income

$29,075

Per capita income

$103,700

Median home value

$784

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

1,360

Housing units

11.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

108

5–9

100

120

10–14

110

135

15–19

125

116

20–24

106

212

25–34

195

271

35–44

249

210

45–54

194

155

55–59

143

104

60–64

228

65–74

210

127

75–84

116

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	796	21.5%
18 and over	2,898	78.5%
65 and over	774	21.0%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Other race 0.1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,493	93.1%
Two or more races	168	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	56	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	0.7%
Other race	3	0.1%
Black or African American	2	0.1%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.0%	44.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	18.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 22.7%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	22.7%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$55,408

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 40.5%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 8.4%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,700
Median rent / month	$784
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	12.1%
Single-family detached	87.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	2.1%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	3.4%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	41.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	32.3%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	28.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.4%
Electricity	6.1%
Propane / LP gas	25.0%
Fuel oil	4.5%
Wood	5.1%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	750	51.6%
Cohabiting couple	93	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	235	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	376	25.9%
Households with children under 18	408	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	568	39.1%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.9%	19.3%
Married	51.9%	50.5%
Separated	0.1%	1.1%
Widowed	5.1%	13.5%
Divorced	9.9%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 26.0%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	6.7%
Kindergarten	21	3.2%
Elementary school	327	49.5%
High school	185	28.0%
College / grad school	83	12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.0%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Retail trade 12.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Construction 6.4%

Other services 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Public administration 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Professional & management 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Information 0.5%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.6%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	36.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.0%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 20.7%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 27.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.7%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	221	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.3%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,523	95.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,675	99.5%
Born in same state	3,660	99.1%
Born in different state	2,593	70.2%
Foreign born	15	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.5%
Not a US citizen	7	36.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	619	16.8%
Italian	300	8.1%
Arab	268	7.3%
English	48	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	22	0.6%
Irish	16	0.4%
Polish	13	0.4%
German	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49256

What city is ZIP code 49256 in?

ZIP code 49256 is primarily assigned to Morenci, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49256 in?

ZIP code 49256 falls within Lenawee County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49256?

11% 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 49256 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 49256 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49256?

The median home value in ZIP code 49256 is $103,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 49256?

ZIP code 49256 has an estimated population of 3,694 residents, with a density of 61 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49256 in?

ZIP code 49256 observes the EST timezone.