49642 ZIP Code – Idlewild, Michigan
49642 is a small ZIP code in Idlewild, Michigan, part of Lake County with a population of approximately 1,013 residents. At $25,798, the median household income here runs well below the Michigan average and well below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $93,500, well below the national average, with 81.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $693 is below the national average. Housing consists of 65% single-family (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 2.7%, which is well below the U.S. rate. About 41.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 15.1%, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 45.6, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 49623, 49304, 49309.
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ZIP 49642 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49642 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,013 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $25k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $93k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $693 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 41.6% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.1% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49623 – Chase
- 49304 – Baldwin
- 49309 – Bitely
- 49677 – Reed City
- 49338 – Paris
- 49656 – Luther
- 49312 – Brohman
- 49402 – Branch
- 49644 – Irons
- 49458 – Walhalla
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49623 | CHASE | 1,193 | $59,118 |
| 49304 | BALDWIN | 4,614 | $35,882 |
| 49309 | BITELY | 1,552 | $40,046 |
| 49677 | REED CITY | 7,351 | $58,419 |
| 49338 | PARIS | 1,586 | $55,125 |