ZIP code 49279
Where is ZIP code 49279?
Sand Creek, Michigan
Lenawee County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 49279 belongs to Sand Creek, Michigan in Lenawee County. 49279 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 419, 517 and 567. About 965 people live in the 49279 area, where the median household income is $71,364. The closest ZIP codes are 49289 (Weston, 4 mi south), 49221 (Adrian, 5.9 mi northeast) and 49235 (Clayton, 6.4 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 49279 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sand Creek |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Lenawee County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 419, 517, 567 |
| Coordinates | 41.8259, -84.1016 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 492 |
Population and income in 49279
| Population | 965 · lower than 83% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 37 · lower than 79% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.8 years · higher than 66% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $71,364 · higher than 55% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,485 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 7.1% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $162,800 · lower than 68% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,094 a month |
| Housing units | 444 |
| Households | 380 (2.54 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 95% / 4.7% |
| Land area | 26.41 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49279. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 49279
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49289 | Weston, MI | 4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 49221 | Adrian, MI | 5.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 49235 | Clayton, MI | 6.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 49248 | Jasper, MI | 6.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 49256 | Morenci, MI | 8.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 43533 | Lyons, OH | 9.6 mi S | Standard |
| 49268 | Palmyra, MI | 9.6 mi E | Standard |
| 49228 | Blissfield, MI | 11.5 mi E | Standard |
| 49247 | Hudson, MI | 12.4 mi W | Standard |
| 43540 | Metamora, OH | 12.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 49253 | Manitou Beach, MI | 13.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 49286 | Tecumseh, MI | 13.9 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 49279 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 49279
123 MAIN ST
SAND CREEK MI 49279
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (49279-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 49279?
- 49279 is a Sand Creek, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 49279 in?
- ZIP code 49279 is in Lenawee County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 49279 in?
- 49279 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 49279?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 49279 use area codes 419, 517 and 567.
- What is the population of ZIP code 49279?
- About 965 people live in ZIP code 49279, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 49279?
- The median household income in 49279 is $71,364 a year, higher than 55% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 49279?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 49279 are 49289 (Weston, 4 miles), 49221 (Adrian, 5.9 miles), 49235 (Clayton, 6.4 miles) and 49248 (Jasper, 6.4 miles).