49276 ZIP Code — Riga, MI

Lenawee County, Michigan

ZIP code 49276 is located in Riga, Michigan, within Lenawee County. It covers approximately 22.76 square miles and serves a population of 873 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 734.

About ZIP code 49276

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 $161,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($61,875) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 44% 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. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 49276 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

873

population

22.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49276 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49276

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49276. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Riga	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49267 Ottawa Lake (3 mi) 49228 Blissfield (4.7 mi) 49270 Petersburg (6.8 mi) 49238 Deerfield (7.2 mi) 43560 Sylvania (7.6 mi) 43504 Berkey (7.9 mi) 48144 Lambertville (8.1 mi) 43623 Toledo (8.7 mi) 43617 Toledo (9.4 mi) 48182 Temperance (9.7 mi) 49268 Palmyra (9.7 mi) 43613 Toledo (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	873
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	22.76 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	41.7975
Longitude	-83.7758
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	734

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	44.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	18.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

873

Population

People per sq mi

48.8

Median age

$61,875

Median household income

$40,249

Per capita income

$161,300

Median home value

$879

Median monthly rent

90.3%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

361

Housing units

18.4%

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	143	16.4%
18 and over	730	83.6%
65 and over	206	23.6%
Median age	48.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Other race 2.2%

Black or African American 2.1%

Two or more races 2%

Group	Count	%
White	816	91%
Hispanic or Latino	24	2.7%
Other race	20	2.2%
Black or African American	19	2.1%
Two or more races	18	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	44.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	18.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.1%	5.7%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 24.1%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	24.1%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	22.3%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$61,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 23.8%

$200k–$300k 16.3%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

$500k–$1M 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,300
Median rent / month	$879
Owner occupied	90.3%
Renter occupied	9.7%
Vacant	4.3%
Single-family detached	95.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	41.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	15.8%
3 bedrooms	47.2%
4 bedrooms	28.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	31.2%
3 or more	39.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.4%
Electricity	13.9%
Propane / LP gas	37.5%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	222	58.3%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.5%
Male householder, no spouse	61	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	96	25.2%
Households with children under 18	83	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	146	38.3%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.8%	19.7%
Married	57.1%	57.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	0.0%	13.0%
Divorced	9.2%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 28.7%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	2.2%
Elementary school	60	43.8%
High school	56	40.9%
College / grad school	18	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Retail trade 13.4%

Professional & management 11.7%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Other services 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Construction 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Public administration 3.3%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.4%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	12.6%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 16.8%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	70.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	18.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.9%
Public insurance	37.2%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	840	96.2%
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)	864	99.0%
Born in same state	864	99.0%
Born in different state	367	42.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	1.0%
Not a US citizen	1	11.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	107	12.3%
Arab	85	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	62	7.1%
German	24	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49276

What city is ZIP code 49276 in?

ZIP code 49276 is primarily assigned to Riga, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49276 in?

ZIP code 49276 falls within Lenawee County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49276 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 49276 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49276 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 49276 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49276?

The median home value in ZIP code 49276 is $161,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 49276?

ZIP code 49276 has an estimated population of 873 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49276 in?

ZIP code 49276 observes the EST timezone.