| ZIP Code | 49615 |
|---|---|
| City | Bellaire |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Antrim County |
| Area Code | 231 |
| Elevation | 602 ft |
| Latitude | 44.964551 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.206629 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.4 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.97 |
| Below Poverty | 7.5% ▼ 25% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.4% ▲ 38% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 787 (24.2%) |
| Some College | 280 (8.6%) |
| Associates | 443 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 292 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,441 (44.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $78,750 ≈ Avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $257,000 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $775/mo ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,575 |
| Vacant Units | 1,578 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.97 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,575 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,578 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.97 |
ZIP code 49615 is located in Bellaire, Michigan, within Antrim County. With a population of 4,077, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.4 years. Economically, 49615 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $78,750 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49615 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $257,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $775 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 49615 is primarily White (93.16%). Residents are well-educated — 53.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.5%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49615 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 49615 in Bellaire, MI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,077 residents, a median household income of $78,750, and a median home value of $257,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.