| ZIP Code | 49649 |
|---|---|
| City | Kingsley |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Grand Traverse County |
| Area Code | 231 |
| Elevation | 1,108 ft |
| Latitude | 44.563366 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.525438 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.6 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.09 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 57 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,345 (32.2%) |
| Some College | 611 (14.6%) |
| Associates | 637 (15.2%) |
| Bachelors | 496 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,032 (24.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,021 ≈ Avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $246,900 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,041/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,639 |
| Vacant Units | 299 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.09 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,639 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 299 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.09 |
ZIP code 49649 is located in Kingsley, Michigan, within Grand Traverse County. With a population of 7,293, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.6 years. Economically, 49649 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,021 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49649 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $246,900 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,041 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 49649 is primarily White (90.92%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.3%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49649 stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 49649 in Kingsley, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,293 residents, a median household income of $73,021, and a median home value of $246,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.