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Adrian, MI

City in Lenawee County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49221.

Population

20,395

Land area

8sq mi

People per sq mi

2,547

ZIP codes

1

Adrian and its ZIP codes

Adrian at a glance

  • Adrian is about 14 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 58th among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
  • The median household income is $50,209, 31% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $138,000 (40% below Michigan) and median rent is $956 a month.

Local data for Adrian, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Adrian, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$50,209

Poverty rate

20.3%

Median home value

$138,000

Median rent

$956/mo

Homeownership

55.7%

Bachelor's or higher

21.9%

Median age

35.8

Average commute

22.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,596), Mexican Americans (3,589), Irish Americans (2,133).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lenawee County. PPP loans are for Adrian.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,721

25,857 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,030

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$709M

FY 2026, $7,127 per person

PPP loans

$62.33M

782 loans, 9,068 jobs reported

Lenawee County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Adrian, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone70.8%
  • Carpooled11.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked5.8%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
  • Worked from home8.9%

Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Adrian, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

552

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

59

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 17°F

36.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Adrian, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.9%

U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts

Diabetes

12.9%

U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts

Smoking

16.8%

U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.7%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

ZIP codes in Adrian

1 in or overlapping Adrian. Population shown

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Cities near Adrian

Frequently asked questions

What county is Adrian, MI in?
Adrian is in Lenawee County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Adrian, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Adrian include 49221.
What is the population of Adrian, MI?
About 20,395 people live in Adrian, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Adrian?
Nearby places include Jasper (7.4 mi), Tecumseh (9.2 mi), Clayton (9.7 mi), Onsted (10 mi), Blissfield (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023