49268 ZIP Code — Palmyra, MI

Lenawee County, Michigan

ZIP code 49268 is located in Palmyra, Michigan, within Lenawee County. It covers approximately 22.92 square miles and serves a population of 1,179 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49268

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 $139,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,750. 31% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49268 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,179

population

22.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49268 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49268

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49268. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Palmyra	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49228 Blissfield (5.5 mi) 49221 Adrian (6.7 mi) 49238 Deerfield (7.2 mi) 49248 Jasper (7.6 mi) 49286 Tecumseh (9.6 mi) 49276 Riga (9.7 mi) 49229 Britton (10.1 mi) 49279 Sand Creek (11.2 mi) 43540 Metamora (12.3 mi) 49267 Ottawa Lake (12.7 mi) 49270 Petersburg (13.1 mi) 49287 Tipton (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,179
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	22.92 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	41.8729
Longitude	-83.9346
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	37.8%	44.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	46.0%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	18.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,179

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$78,750

Median household income

$34,284

Per capita income

$139,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.8%

Home ownership

15.6%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

463

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	259	22.0%
18 and over	920	78.0%
65 and over	196	16.6%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Asian 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Two or more races 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,149	97%
Asian	20	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.4%
Two or more races	5	0.4%
Other race	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.8%	44.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	46.0%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	18.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 26.8%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	19.0%
$100k–$150k	26.8%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$78,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 37.3%

$150k–$200k 27.8%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$300k–$500k 1.9%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.8%
Renter occupied	11.2%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	94.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	3.9%
1980–1989	1.7%
1970–1979	8.3%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	18.2%
1940–1949	18.0%
1939 or earlier	35.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	13.0%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	11.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	38.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.4%
Electricity	3.0%
Propane / LP gas	32.5%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	286	60.3%
Cohabiting couple	45	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	89	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	54	11.4%
Households with children under 18	125	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	139	29.3%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.2%	17.9%
Married	60.6%	65.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	8.8%
Divorced	15.5%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 47.1%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	5.2%
Kindergarten	6	2.8%
Elementary school	132	62.3%
High school	34	16.0%
College / grad school	29	13.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.5%

Retail trade 13.9%

Education & healthcare 12.8%

Public administration 11.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Professional & management 8.0%

Construction 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Other services 5.7%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.3%
Service	23.3%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	25.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 15.6%

Under 18 years 36.7%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 58.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	10.4%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	20.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.9%
Public insurance	45.0%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,098	93.1%
Spanish	7	0.6%
Other Indo-European	2	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,159	98.3%
Born in same state	1,143	96.9%
Born in different state	842	71.4%
Foreign born	16	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	20	1.7%
Not a US citizen	20	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	223	18.9%
French	129	10.9%
Italian	74	6.3%
German	12	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	12	1%
English	5	0.4%
Norwegian	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49268

What city is ZIP code 49268 in?

ZIP code 49268 is primarily assigned to Palmyra, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49268 in?

ZIP code 49268 falls within Lenawee County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49268 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 49268 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49268?

16% of residents in ZIP code 49268 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49268?

The median home value in ZIP code 49268 is $139,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 49268?

ZIP code 49268 has an estimated population of 1,179 residents, with a density of 51 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49268 in?

ZIP code 49268 observes the EST timezone.