| ZIP Code | 49621 |
|---|---|
| City | Cedar |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Leelanau County |
| Area Code | 231 |
| Elevation | 878 ft |
| Latitude | 44.857781 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.76991 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.7 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 28% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 27% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 738 (27.4%) |
| Some College | 267 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 346 (12.9%) |
| Bachelors | 206 (7.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,133 (42.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $92,794 ▲ 22% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $342,300 ▲ 23% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,059/mo ↓ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,047 |
| Vacant Units | 605 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,047 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 605 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
ZIP code 49621 is located in Cedar, Michigan, within Leelanau County. With a population of 3,701, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.7 years. Economically, 49621 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $92,794 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49621 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $342,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,059 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 49621 is primarily White (94.19%). Residents are well-educated — 49.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.2%. Household income has grown by 43% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49621 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 49621 in Cedar, MI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,701 residents, a median household income of $92,794, and a median home value of $342,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.