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Tecumseh, MI
City in Lenawee County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49286.
Population
8,646
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,530
ZIP codes
1
Tecumseh and its ZIP codes
Tecumseh at a glance
- Tecumseh is about 8.6 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 116th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $62,835 a year, 14% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $216,700 (6% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,003 a month.
Local data for Tecumseh, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tecumseh, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,835
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$216,700
Median rent
$1,003/mo
Homeownership
69.7%
Bachelor's or higher
25.6%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,174), Irish Americans (811), Polish Americans (431).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lenawee County. PPP loans are for Tecumseh.
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
$27M
296 loans, 3,399 jobs reported
How people get to work
Tecumseh, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home13.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tecumseh, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
86° / 15°F
36.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tecumseh, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
ZIP codes in Tecumseh
1 in or overlapping Tecumseh. Population shown
Cities near Tecumseh
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClintonVillage | 4.3 mi | 1.8 |
| BrittonVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.8 |
| AdrianCity | 9.2 mi | 8 |
| ManchesterVillage | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| DeerfieldVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| OnstedVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| BlissfieldVillage | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| PetersburgCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Vineyard LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| DundeeVillage | 15 mi | 5.3 |
| MilanCity | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| SalineCity | 15 mi | 4.3 |
| JasperCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4 |
| BrooklynVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| ClaytonVillage | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Manitou Beach-Devils LakeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tecumseh, MI in?
- Tecumseh is in Lenawee County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Tecumseh, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tecumseh include 49286.
- What is the population of Tecumseh, MI?
- About 8,646 people live in Tecumseh, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tecumseh?
- Nearby places include Clinton (4.3 mi), Britton (6.1 mi), Adrian (9.2 mi), Manchester (11 mi), Deerfield (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023