49601 ZIP Code, Cadillac, MI
49601 is a ZIP code in Cadillac, Michigan — mostly in Wexford County (88% of its land), with smaller parts in Lake and Missaukee counties. It covers 220 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49618, 49688 and 49638. 22,092 people live here in 9,053 households. With about 100 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (79%). Median household income is $63,498, below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Cadillac, MI
- County: Wexford County
- Land area: 220 sq mi
- Population: 22,092
- Median household income: $63,498
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 22,092 |
| Households | 9,053 |
| Median household income | $63,498 |
| Income per person | $34,417 |
| Median age | 43.4 |
| Homeowners | 78.8% |
| Median home value | $174,000 |
| Median rent | $887 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% |
| Broadband internet | 88.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.7% |
| $10–15K | 3.3% |
| $15–25K | 9.5% |
| $25–35K | 7.7% |
| $35–50K | 14.3% |
| $50–75K | 16.4% |
| $75–100K | 14.4% |
| $100–150K | 15.3% |
| $150–200K | 7.5% |
| $200K+ | 5.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.1% |
| 10–19 | 12.9% |
| 20–24 | 4.7% |
| 25–34 | 11.5% |
| 35–44 | 12.2% |
| 45–54 | 11.9% |
| 55–64 | 14.5% |
| 65–74 | 12.1% |
| 75+ | 9.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.9% |
| Owned outright | 27.9% |
| Rented | 17.6% |
| Vacant | 15.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.9% |
| Townhome | 2.6% |
| 2–4 units | 6.0% |
| 5–19 units | 3.0% |
| 20+ units | 2.9% |
| Mobile / other | 9.6% |
Businesses in 49601
722 business establishments with 12,162 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 141
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 90
- Accommodation and Food Services: 73
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 71
- Finance and Insurance: 47
- Construction: 43
- Manufacturing: 43
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 41
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49618 — Boon CDP, MI (4.8 mi)
- 49688 — Tustin village, MI (9.4 mi)
- 49638 — Harrietta village, MI (11.1 mi)
- 49668 — Mesick village, MI (13.9 mi)
- 49663 — Manton city, MI (14.4 mi)
- 49656 — Luther village, MI (15.1 mi)
- 49655 — Le Roy village, MI (16 mi)
- 49657 — McBain city, MI (17.7 mi)
Areas that include 49601
- Cadillac, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Wedgewood, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Haring, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Caberfae, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Wexford County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 5: highest median household income in Wexford County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median home value in Wexford County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Wexford County
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of households with children in Wexford County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Wexford County
- No. 4 of 5: lowest median age in Wexford County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median age in Wexford County
- No. 4 of 5: fastest population growth in Wexford County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49601, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49601 in?
- 49601 is a Cadillac, MI mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Cadillac and 1% lies inside Haring; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49601 in?
- 49601 is mostly in Wexford County (88% of its land), with smaller parts in Lake and Missaukee counties.
- What is the population of 49601?
- About 22,092 people (±563), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 21,564.
- What is the median household income in 49601?
- $63,498 (±$5,275), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 49601?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49601 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49601?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49618 (4.8 mi, Boon), 49688 (9.4 mi, Tustin), 49638 (11.1 mi, Harrietta), 49668 (13.9 mi, Mesick), 49663 (14.4 mi, Manton) and 49656 (15.1 mi, Luther).
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