| ZIP Code | 49601 |
|---|---|
| City | Cadillac |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Wexford County |
| Area Code | 231 |
| Elevation | 1,313 ft |
| Latitude | 44.242697 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.539922 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26165 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 11.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 28% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 122 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,940 (33.8%) |
| Some College | 2,193 (15%) |
| Associates | 1,948 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,670 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,760 (25.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,704 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $166,500 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $856/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,734 |
| Vacant Units | 1,822 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,734 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,822 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
ZIP code 49601 is located in Cadillac, Michigan, within Wexford County. With a population of 22,121, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.3 years. Economically, 49601 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,704 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49601 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $166,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $856 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 49601 is primarily White (91.95%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.8%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49601 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 49601 in Cadillac, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 22,121 residents, a median household income of $65,704, and a median home value of $166,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.