49685 ZIP Code – Traverse City, Michigan
49685 is a ZIP code serving Traverse City, Michigan in Grand Traverse County with a population of approximately 21,120 residents. The median household income is $75,035 — near the Michigan average and near the national average. Median home values of $269,700 are near the national average, with 78.6% owner-occupied housing (stable). , and the median rent of $1,245 is near the national average. Housing consists of 79% single-family (stable), 9% apartments (stable).
At 3.2%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. An estimated 8.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 37.7%, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 39.6, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 49637, 49684, 49643.
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ZIP 49685 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49685 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21k | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $75k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $269k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,245 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.6 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 37.7% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49637 – Grawn
- 49684 – Traverse City
- 49643 – Interlochen
- 49650 – Lake Ann
- 49696 – Traverse City
- 49621 – Cedar
- 49620 – Buckley
- 49649 – Kingsley
- 49686 – Traverse City
- 49664 – Maple City
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49637 | GRAWN | 3,605 | $74,088 |
| 49684 | TRAVERSE CITY | 21,171 | $73,730 |
| 49643 | INTERLOCHEN | 7,483 | $78,065 |
| 49650 | LAKE ANN | 3,459 | $89,384 |
| 49696 | TRAVERSE CITY | 10,353 | $94,223 |