49279 ZIP Code — Sand Creek, MI

Lenawee County, Michigan

ZIP code 49279 is located in Sand Creek, Michigan, within Lenawee County. It covers approximately 26.41 square miles and serves a population of 889 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49279

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 $122,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,232. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49279 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

889

population

26.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49279 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49279

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49279. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sand Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49248 Jasper (5.8 mi) 49256 Morenci (6.1 mi) 43533 Lyons (6.5 mi) 49235 Clayton (7.6 mi) 49221 Adrian (8.4 mi) 43540 Metamora (10.6 mi) 49268 Palmyra (11.2 mi) 43521 Fayette (12.5 mi) 49247 Hudson (12.7 mi) 49228 Blissfield (13 mi) 43515 Delta (14.1 mi) 43567 Wauseon (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	889
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	26.41 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.7783
Longitude	-84.1120
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	34.1%	44.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	45.6%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	18.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	6.2%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

889

Population

People per sq mi

49.2

Median age

$72,232

Median household income

$33,865

Per capita income

$122,600

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

385

Housing units

18.6%

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	170	19.1%
18 and over	719	80.9%
65 and over	179	20.1%
Median age	49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.3%

Two or more races 7.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Group	Count	%
White	823	88.3%
Two or more races	66	7.1%
Hispanic or Latino	43	4.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.1%	44.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	45.6%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	18.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	6.2%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 2.3%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 24.3%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	2.3%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	24.3%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$72,232

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 31.5%

$150k–$200k 22.6%

$200k–$300k 17.6%

$300k–$500k 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,600
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	10.2%
Single-family detached	90.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.0%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	12.7%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	40.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	41.4%
4 bedrooms	33.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	28.6%
2 vehicles	46.3%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.8%
Electricity	0.5%
Propane / LP gas	40.3%
Fuel oil	12.7%
Wood	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	204	51.6%
Cohabiting couple	24	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	116	29.4%
Female householder, no spouse	51	12.9%
Households with children under 18	86	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	143	36.2%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.6%	25.1%
Married	52.7%	61.4%
Separated	0.9%	4.7%
Widowed	4.9%	6.7%
Divorced	9.8%	2.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 28.7%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	1.9%
Elementary school	70	45.2%
High school	82	52.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 35.1%

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Agriculture & mining 10.4%

Public administration 5.6%

Retail trade 5.3%

Other services 5.3%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Construction 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Professional & management 2.2%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.1%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	9.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	29.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.0%
Carpool	1.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 14.7%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 14.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	25.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.2%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	865	97.3%
Spanish	8	0.9%
Other Indo-European	8	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	877	98.7%
Born in same state	874	98.3%
Born in different state	637	71.7%
Foreign born	3	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.3%
Not a US citizen	4	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	117	13.2%
French	116	13%
Italian	82	9.2%
English	12	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	10	1.1%
German	6	0.7%
Polish	3	0.3%
Dutch	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49279

What city is ZIP code 49279 in?

ZIP code 49279 is primarily assigned to Sand Creek, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49279 in?

ZIP code 49279 falls within Lenawee County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49279 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 49279 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49279 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 49279 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49279?

The median home value in ZIP code 49279 is $122,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 49279?

ZIP code 49279 has an estimated population of 889 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49279 in?

ZIP code 49279 observes the EST timezone.