49630 ZIP Code – Empire, Michigan
49630 is a small ZIP code in Empire, Michigan, part of Leelanau County with a population of approximately 1,472 residents. At $92,500, the median household income here runs above the Michigan average and above the U.S. average. At $410,400, median home values run well above the national average, with 86.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). Housing consists of 92% single-family (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 1.3%, which is well below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 9.0% is below the U.S. average. 55.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The median age is 63.3, above the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 49636, 49664, 49654.
ZIP Code 49630 Data
Population
1,472
Median Household Income
$92,500
Median Home Value
$410,400
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
63.3
Unemployment Rate
1.3%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
55.8%
County
Leelanau County
State
Michigan
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ZIP 49630 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49630 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,472 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $92k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $410k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 63.3 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 55.8% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49636 – Glen Arbor
- 49664 – Maple City
- 49654 – Leland
- 49621 – Cedar
- 49640 – Honor
- 49650 – Lake Ann
- 49653 – Lake Leelanau
- 49684 – Traverse City
- 49682 – Suttons Bay
- 49617 – Beulah
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49636 | GLEN ARBOR | 584 | $115,313 |
| 49664 | MAPLE CITY | 2,071 | $78,056 |
| 49654 | LELAND | 702 | $99,167 |
| 49621 | CEDAR | 3,749 | $79,896 |
| 49640 | HONOR | 1,255 | $76,167 |