| ZIP Code | 49622 |
|---|---|
| City | Central Lake |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Antrim County |
| Area Code | 231 |
| Elevation | 622 ft |
| Latitude | 45.075079 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.267066 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.7 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 41.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 14% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 29 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 516 (27%) |
| Some College | 247 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 327 (17.1%) |
| Bachelors | 224 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 565 (29.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,618 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $209,900 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,020/mo ↑ 64% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,945 |
| Vacant Units | 805 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,945 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 805 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 49622 is located in Central Lake, Michigan, within Antrim County. With a population of 2,646, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.7 years. Economically, 49622 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,618 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49622 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $209,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,020 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 49622 is primarily White (95.80%). Residents are well-educated — 41.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.3%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49622 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 49622 in Central Lake, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,646 residents, a median household income of $66,618, and a median home value of $209,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.