| ZIP Code | 49640 |
|---|---|
| City | Honor |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Benzie County |
| Area Code | 231 |
| Elevation | 597 ft |
| Latitude | 44.724471 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.04736 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 61.1 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.10 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.9% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 20% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 240 (23.7%) |
| Some College | 123 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 96 (9.5%) |
| Bachelors | 104 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 441 (43.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,750 ▲ 10% above avg ↑ 76% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $285,000 ≈ Avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $805/mo ↓ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,236 |
| Vacant Units | 640 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,236 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 640 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
ZIP code 49640 is located in Honor, Michigan, within Benzie County. With a population of 1,266, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 61.1 years. Economically, 49640 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,750 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49640 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $285,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $805 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 92.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 49640 is primarily White (92.89%). Residents are well-educated — 53.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.1%. Household income has grown by 76% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49640 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 49640 in Honor, MI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,266 residents, a median household income of $83,750, and a median home value of $285,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.