49279 ZIP Code, Sand Creek, MI
49279 is a ZIP code in Sand Creek, Michigan in Lenawee County. It covers 26 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49289, 49248 and 49256. 965 people live here in 380 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (95%). Median household income is $71,364, close to the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 46.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sand Creek, MI
- County: Lenawee County
- Land area: 26 sq mi
- Population: 965
- Median household income: $71,364
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 965 |
| Households | 380 |
| Median household income | $71,364 |
| Income per person | $33,485 |
| Median age | 46.8 |
| Homeowners | 95.3% |
| Median home value | $162,800 |
| Median rent | $1,094 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.3% |
| Broadband internet | 92.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 10.3% |
| $10–15K | 3.2% |
| $15–25K | 5.3% |
| $25–35K | 3.9% |
| $35–50K | 11.6% |
| $50–75K | 17.9% |
| $75–100K | 22.9% |
| $100–150K | 13.7% |
| $150–200K | 7.6% |
| $200K+ | 3.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.6% |
| 10–19 | 9.3% |
| 20–24 | 3.6% |
| 25–34 | 11.7% |
| 35–44 | 13.3% |
| 45–54 | 9.8% |
| 55–64 | 21.5% |
| 65–74 | 16.9% |
| 75+ | 4.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.0% |
| Owned outright | 47.5% |
| Rented | 4.1% |
| Vacant | 14.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 94.6% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 5.4% |
Businesses in 49279
7 business establishments with 13 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49289 (0.6 mi)
- 49248 — Jasper CDP, MI (5 mi)
- 49256 — Morenci city, MI (6.1 mi)
- 43533 — Lyons village, OH (6.2 mi)
- 49235 — Clayton village, MI (7.7 mi)
- 49221 — Adrian city, MI (8.7 mi)
- 43540 — Metamora village, OH (10.4 mi)
- 49268 (10.9 mi)
Areas that include 49279
- Sand Creek, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Lenawee County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49279, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49279 in?
- 49279 is a Sand Creek, MI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49279 in?
- 49279 is in Lenawee County.
- What is the population of 49279?
- About 965 people (±210), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 832.
- What is the median household income in 49279?
- $71,364 (±$26,348), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 49279?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49279 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49279?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49289 (0.6 mi), 49248 (5 mi, Jasper), 49256 (6.1 mi, Morenci), 43533 (6.2 mi, Lyons), 49235 (7.7 mi, Clayton) and 49221 (8.7 mi, Adrian).
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