| ZIP Code | 49643 |
|---|---|
| City | Interlochen |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Grand Traverse County |
| Area Code | 231 |
| Elevation | 876 ft |
| Latitude | 44.639738 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.828944 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.7% ▲ 18% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 37 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,363 (25.9%) |
| Some College | 845 (16%) |
| Associates | 612 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 698 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,710 (32.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $81,061 ≈ Avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $247,300 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $900/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,490 |
| Vacant Units | 599 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,490 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 599 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 49643 is located in Interlochen, Michigan, within Grand Traverse County. With a population of 7,486, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.9 years. Economically, 49643 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $81,061 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49643 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $247,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $900 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 49643 is primarily White (93.01%). Residents are well-educated — 45.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49643 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 49643 in Interlochen, MI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,486 residents, a median household income of $81,061, and a median home value of $247,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.