49271 ZIP Code — Pittsford, MI

Hillsdale County, Michigan

ZIP code 49271 is located in Pittsford, Michigan, within Hillsdale County. It covers approximately 53.50 square miles and serves a population of 1,946 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49271

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 $125,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,765. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 37% 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 25 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49271 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,946

population

53.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49271 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49271

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49271. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pittsford	Acceptable
Pittsford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49266 Osseo (5.1 mi) 49247 Hudson (6.2 mi) 49262 North Adams (6.5 mi) 49242 Hillsdale (7.6 mi) 49288 Waldron (8.2 mi) 49220 Addison (11.3 mi) 49232 Camden (12.2 mi) 49235 Clayton (12.6 mi) 49253 Manitou Beach (12.7 mi) 49249 Jerome (13 mi) 43501 Alvordton (13.2 mi) 49282 Somerset Center (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,946
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	53.50 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	41.8550
Longitude	-84.4573
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	57.7%	49.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	14.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.4%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,946

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$51,765

Median household income

$28,757

Per capita income

$125,300

Median home value

$831

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

19.0%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

749

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

199

25–34

219

35–44

106

45–54

55–59

60–64

115

65–74

127

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	350	18.0%
18 and over	1,596	82.0%
65 and over	415	21.3%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Two or more races 1.9%

Black or African American 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,880	95.8%
Two or more races	38	1.9%
Black or African American	17	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	16	0.8%
Other race	6	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.7%	49.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	14.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.4%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 16.5%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	16.5%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$51,765

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 16.0%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,300
Median rent / month	$831
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	14.4%
Single-family detached	79.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	34.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	48.6%
4 bedrooms	17.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	46.2%
3 or more	24.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.5%
Electricity	3.3%
Propane / LP gas	46.4%
Fuel oil	4.5%
Wood	13.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	378	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	133	17.0%
Male householder, no spouse	100	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	171	21.9%
Households with children under 18	177	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	270	34.5%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.2%	27.3%
Married	53.6%	47.5%
Separated	11.5%	0.0%
Widowed	2.5%	10.9%
Divorced	13.3%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 43.7%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	6.8%
Kindergarten	19	6.1%
Elementary school	150	48.4%
High school	45	14.5%
College / grad school	75	24.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.6%

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Retail trade 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Other services 5.9%

Professional & management 5.5%

Construction 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Public administration 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.1%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	25.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.1%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	10.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.1%
Carpool	15.0%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 19.0%

Under 18 years 31.3%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 27.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	152	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	28.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.5%
Public insurance	46.2%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,823	93.7%
Spanish	6	0.3%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,927	99.0%
Born in same state	1,920	98.7%
Born in different state	1,541	79.2%
Foreign born	7	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	19	1.0%
Not a US citizen	19	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	322	16.5%
French	266	13.7%
Arab	116	6%
English	36	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	30	1.5%
German	10	0.5%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49271

What city is ZIP code 49271 in?

ZIP code 49271 is primarily assigned to Pittsford, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49271 in?

ZIP code 49271 falls within Hillsdale County, Michigan.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49271?

19% of residents in ZIP code 49271 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49271 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 49271 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49271?

The median home value in ZIP code 49271 is $125,300.

Does ZIP code 49271 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 49271 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49271 in?

ZIP code 49271 observes the EST timezone.