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Lenawee County
Tipton, MI
49287
49287 ZIP Code — Tipton, MI
Lenawee County, Michigan
ZIP code 49287 is located in
Tipton ,
Michigan ,
within Lenawee County .
It covers approximately 28.00 square miles and serves a population of
2,099 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 517 .
About ZIP code 49287
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 $218,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $83,148. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 49287 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,099
Population density
75 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
091
Geography
Land area
28.00 sq mi
Water area
0.57 sq mi
Latitude
42.0340
Longitude
-84.0824
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
517
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
38.6%
44.1%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
36.2%
33.9%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
20.3%
18.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
4.9%
3.1%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$83,148
Median household income
$218,200
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 264 12.6% 18 and over 1,835 87.4% 65 and over 367 17.5% Median age 49.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.2%
Group Count % White 2,065 98.4% Black or African American 26 1.2% Two or more races 8 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
38.6%
44.1%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
36.2%
33.9%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
20.3%
18.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
4.9%
3.1%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.8% $10k–$15k 2.8% $15k–$25k 5.0% $25k–$35k 8.8% $35k–$50k 15.9% $50k–$75k 11.6% $75k–$100k 15.2% $100k–$150k 16.5% $150k–$200k 11.8% $200k+ 11.6% Median income $83,148
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $218,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 93.0% Renter occupied 7.0% Vacant 24.4% Single-family detached 99.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 6.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.59
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.4% 2000–2009 7.1% 1990–1999 12.7% 1980–1989 6.2% 1970–1979 11.1% 1960–1969 13.8% 1950–1959 8.2% 1940–1949 5.6% 1939 or earlier 31.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.9% 2 bedrooms 23.9% 3 bedrooms 44.1% 4 bedrooms 28.8% 5+ bedrooms 1.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 19.8% 2 vehicles 22.7% 3 or more 57.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 49.3% Electricity 7.6% Propane / LP gas 28.8% Fuel oil 7.6% Wood 6.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 586 71.0% Cohabiting couple 14 1.7% Male householder, no spouse 163 19.8% Female householder, no spouse 62 7.5% Households with children under 18 158 19.2% Households with seniors (65+) 283 34.3% Average household size 2.54
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.8% 26.0% Married 58.3% 67.4% Separated 1.2% 0.0% Widowed 10.3% 5.0% Divorced 6.5% 1.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
32.7%
Graduate / professional
10.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.8% Bachelor's or higher 21.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 19 3.6% Kindergarten 23 4.4% Elementary school 120 22.9% High school 64 12.2% College / grad school 299 57.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.2%
Professional & management
15.9%
Agriculture & mining
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.1%
Public administration
2.2%
Finance & real estate
0.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 40.2% Service 13.5% Sales & office 12.4% Natural resources & construction 14.3% Production & transportation 19.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.3% Government 12.8% Self-employed 8.4% Unpaid family workers 0.5%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.6% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 13.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 34.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.5% Retirement income 32.7% Supplemental Security 3.2% Cash public assistance 2.3% Food stamps / SNAP 0.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.1% High blood pressure 32.0% High cholesterol 33.1% Diabetes 10.2% Heart disease 6.2% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 29.0% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 6.9% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.1% Binge drinking 20.1% No physical activity 19.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.1% Depression 22.1% Fair or poor health 12.6% Poor mental health 15.5% Poor physical health 10.1% No health insurance 8.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.6% Visited dentist 70.4% Cholesterol screening 92.2% Teeth loss 10.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 269 14.7%
Disability % Any disability 12.9% Under 18 6.4% 18–64 years 9.5% 65 and over 31.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 81.9% Public insurance 37.2% No insurance 3.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,061 98.2% 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) 2,066 98.4% Born in same state 2,066 98.4% Born in different state 1,831 87.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 33 1.6% Not a US citizen 12 36.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 545 26% Italian 227 10.8% Arab 198 9.4% English 113 5.4%
Ancestry Count % German 32 1.5% Polish 9 0.4% Norwegian 8 0.4% Dutch 8 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.3% Internet access 92.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49287
What city is ZIP code 49287 in?
ZIP code 49287 is primarily assigned to Tipton, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49287 in?
ZIP code 49287 falls within Lenawee County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 49287 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 49287 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 49287 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 49287 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 49287?
ZIP code 49287 has an estimated population of 2,099 residents, with a density of 75 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49287?
The median home value in ZIP code 49287 is $218,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 49287 in?
ZIP code 49287 observes the EST timezone.
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