| ZIP Code | 49659 |
|---|---|
| City | Mancelona |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Antrim County |
| Area Code | 231 |
| Elevation | 1,128 ft |
| Latitude | 44.905563 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.034174 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 13.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.8% ▼ 31% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 34% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 66 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,872 (40.1%) |
| Some College | 711 (15.2%) |
| Associates | 763 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 385 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 866 (18.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,092 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $141,700 ▼ 49% below avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $792/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,586 |
| Vacant Units | 1,443 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,586 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,443 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 49659 is located in Mancelona, Michigan, within Antrim County. With a population of 7,226, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.9 years. Economically, 49659 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,092 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49659 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $141,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $792 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 55% since 2019.
The population of 49659 is primarily White (93.26%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.8%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49659 stands at 6.5%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 49659 in Mancelona, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,226 residents, a median household income of $59,092, and a median home value of $141,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.