49686 ZIP Code – Traverse City, Michigan
ZIP code 49686 is a large ZIP code located in Traverse City, Michigan, within Grand Traverse County with a population of approximately 25,282 residents. At $67,279, the median household income here runs near the Michigan average and near the U.S. average. Median home values of $276,600 are near the national average, with 72.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,137 is near the national average. Housing consists of 70% single-family (decreasing), 16% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate is 11.3%, below the national average. About 45.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. At 47.1, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 49690, 49629, 49684.
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ZIP 49686 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49686 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25k | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $67k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $276k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,137 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 45.9% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49690 – Williamsburg
- 49629 – Elk Rapids
- 49684 – Traverse City
- 49682 – Suttons Bay
- 49696 – Traverse City
- 49621 – Cedar
- 49676 – Rapid City
- 49685 – Traverse City
- 49653 – Lake Leelanau
- 49648 – Kewadin
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49690 | WILLIAMSBURG | 6,558 | $100,507 |
| 49629 | ELK RAPIDS | 2,067 | $80,515 |
| 49684 | TRAVERSE CITY | 21,171 | $73,730 |
| 49682 | SUTTONS BAY | 4,543 | $78,274 |
| 49696 | TRAVERSE CITY | 10,353 | $94,223 |