Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 7.1% ▼ 29% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.9% ▲ 47% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 10% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 28 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,618 (20.2%) |
| Some College | 1,171 (9%) |
| Associates | 1,731 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,098 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,336 (48.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $92,183 ▲ 21% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $434,559 ▲ 56% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,166/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 12,801 |
| Vacant Units | 5,716 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Leelanau County is located in Michigan and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 16,976 residents. With a median age of 55.07, it is an older county.
Leelanau County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $92,183 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 7.1% is well below the national average.
Housing in Leelanau County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $434,559 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,165. Homeownership rates are high at 90.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Leelanau County are primarily White (89.48%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 56.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Leelanau County, MI is a middle-income area in Michigan. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49621 | Cedar | 3,701 | $92,794 | $342,300 | $1,059 | 3.6% | 49.8% |
| 49630 | Empire | 1,484 | $101,875 | $440,200 | $1,042 | 1.3% | 63.8% |
| 49636 | Glen Arbor | 634 | $108,333 | $744,100 | — | 13.6% | 74.7% |
| 49653 | Lake Leelanau | 1,813 | $84,954 | $532,100 | $889 | 2.6% | 61.7% |
| 49654 | Leland | 737 | $119,107 | $691,400 | — | 0.0% | 67.2% |
| 49664 | Maple City | 2,252 | $81,667 | $436,700 | $1,368 | 4.6% | 58.8% |
| 49670 | Northport | 1,659 | $90,170 | $455,600 | $1,375 | 1.7% | 61.7% |
| 49674 | Omena | 168 | $120,188 | $643,300 | — | — | 78.6% |
| 49682 | Suttons Bay | 4,528 | $89,688 | $367,400 | $1,227 | 7.1% | 50.8% |