ZIP Code 48449 in Lennon, MI

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Lennon, Michigan
Counties:Genesee County[Primary]
Shiawassee County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:1:09:11 AM
Population:2,945 [See All]
Area Code:810
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.9976, -83.9485
Land Area:24.762 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 48449 has 2,945 residents and 1,175 households (average 2.50 persons per household). The median age is 43.4 years, older than the state (40.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.8% male and 48.2% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.3%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:2,945Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:2,760Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:2,955Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:118.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$65,735Source: Census ACS
Households:1,175Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$141,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.50Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.86Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,9682,9222,9902,6752,8742,8112,8092,9282,8552,7832,7472,9722,760
Decennial Census3,147------------------2,945------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 43.4

Male Median Age: 43.3

Female Median Age: 43.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male80949183671258188791161141191328760473428
Female91738989598784828676100961298858523645
Total171167180172126212165170165192214215261175118997073
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,74896.05%
Black:180.63%
Hispanic:*682.38%
Asian:80.28%
American Indian:80.28%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:110.38%
Total:2,861100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1,52551.78%43.3 years
Females:1,42048.22%43.4 years
Total:2,945100%43.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,75799.89%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:10.04%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:10.04%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:10.07%
Total Population:2,760100%
Total Native Population:2,75899.93%
Total Foreign-born Population:20.07%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $65,735, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $18,597 (39.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,828. Family households earn a median of $75,714 versus $55,769 for nonfamily households (a difference of $19,945). By gender, male median income is $57,829 and female is $44,861, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $12,968 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.7%, which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is better than the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (33.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$47,138$49,262$46,726$49,621$47,450$47,102$47,976$49,293$49,907$51,971$53,484$57,616$65,735
Median Family Income$60,893$56,313$53,792$56,193$53,419$51,831$51,542$50,250$52,619$56,620$57,167$62,105$75,714
Median NonFamily Income$22,450$23,750$22,024$25,625$35,781$40,341$40,875$41,289$41,471$40,313$44,531$47,500$55,769
Median Male Income$44,844$51,375$37,500$39,886$46,250$42,344$40,284$41,829$46,442$42,162$44,611$50,921$57,829
Median Female Income$32,679$33,261$33,182$39,107$33,611$30,795$36,806$40,333$32,750$36,050$40,625$42,148$44,861
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1,24857.25%
Unemployed:542.48%
Not In Labor Force:87840.28%
Total:2,180100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:42133.73%
Service:26321.07%
Sales and Office:20716.59%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1018.09%
Production, transportation, and material moving:25620.51%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,248100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $141,400, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $18,700 (15.24%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45,200. The median gross rent is $1,111, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $326 (41.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $336. Of occupied housing, owners make up 87.85% (57.14% with a mortgage, 42.86% free-and-clear) and renters 12.15% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.35%, which is markedly below the state rate (12.16%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$122,700$103,100$94,300$95,800$92,100$88,100$93,800$93,600$96,200$98,100$107,400$123,500$141,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:4033.06%
$1,000 to $1,499:7259.50%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:97.44%
Total:121100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$785$785$766$682$692$708$726$794$775$803$865$1,018$1,111
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):50050.20%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):37537.65%
Renter Occupied:12112.15%
Total Occupied Housing Units:996100%

Occupied Housing Units:99692.65%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):797.35%
Total Housing Units:1,075100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:72867.72%
Multi-Family Units:393.63%
Other Units:30828.65%
Total Housing Units:1,075100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 19.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 93.50%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 7.30%, which is on par with the state rate (5.00%). Public coverage is 47.10%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 16.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 4.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.34%). College enrollment is 18.28%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:291.52%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:954.98%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):70636.98%
Some college, no degree:50926.66%
Associate's degree:20810.90%
Bachelor's degree:23112.10%
Graduate or professional degree:1316.86%
Total:1,909100%
High school or higher:1,78593.50%
Bachelor's degree or higher:36218.96%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,78454.31%
Public Insurance:1,29939.54%
No Insurance:2026.15%
Total:3,285100%
Has Health Insurance:3,08393.85%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty11.1%9.9%9.3%4.8%6.9%6.4%8.1%11.0%9.0%13.5%17.2%17.6%16.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:387.09%
Kindergarten:203.73%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):24345.34%
High school (grades 9-12):13725.56%
College or graduate school:9818.28%
Total:536100%
Early Childhood:5810.82%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):40074.63%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 48449 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 42 business establishments, employing about 326 people with an annual payroll of $18,241,000. USPS data shows 1,182 residential mailboxes and 29 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,182Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:29Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,294Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,003Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:179Source: USPS
# of Businesses:42Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$4,409,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$18,241,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:326Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 48449 is located in Genesee County, Michigan, within the Flint, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 22420) and Michigan's 5th, 7th, and 8th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 404,087 people, about 0.73% of whom live in ZIP Code 48449. It covers 24.762 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.052 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Flint, MISource: Census
CBSA Number:22420Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:404,087Source: Census
MSA:Detroit-Ann Arbor-Flint, MI CMSASource: Census
Land Area:24.762 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.052 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:05,07,08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:2348.7, 4227.73, 1503.18 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Flint, MI PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2646880Source: Census
Place Name:Lennon village; MichiganSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


48450 | | 48446

Schools in ZIP Code 48449


We could not locate which school district 48449 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Dieck Elementary School 2239 Van Vleet Rd
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
District: Swartz Creek Community SchoolsNearby
Seymour Elementary School 3088 North Seymour Rd
Flushing, MI 48433
District: Flushing Community SchoolsNearby
Syring Elementary School 5300 Oakview Dr
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
District: Swartz Creek Community SchoolsNearby
Swartz Creek High School 1 Dragon Dr
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
District: Swartz Creek Community SchoolsNearby
Raider Virtual Academy 230 Oak St
Flushing, MI 48433
District: Flushing Community SchoolsNearby
Genesee Academy 9447 Corunna Rd
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Robert Bellarmine Catholic School 214 E Henry St
Flushing, MI 48433
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Valley School 5255 Linden Rd
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 48449


Creative Hair School Of Cosmetology 4205 Miller Rd Suite 4-7
Flint, MI 48507
Type: Post Secondary
Ross Medical Education Center-Flint G3630 Miller Road, Suite D
Flint, MI 48507
Type: Post Secondary
Flint Institute Of Barbering Inc 3214 Flushing Road
Flint, MI 48504-4395
Type: Post Secondary
Baker College 1020 S Washington St
Owosso, MI 48867
Type: Post Secondary
Baker College Of Owosso 1020 S. Washington Street
Owosso, MI 48867-9600
Type: Post Secondary
Kettering University 1700 University Avenue
Flint, MI 48504-6214
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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