49629 ZIP Code, Elk Rapids, MI
49629 is a ZIP code in Elk Rapids, Michigan in Antrim County. It covers 3.8 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49648, 49676 and 49686. 2,038 people live here in 1,151 households. With about 543 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (78%). Median household income is $65,302, below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 58.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Elk Rapids, MI
- County: Antrim County
- Land area: 3.8 sq mi
- Population: 2,038
- Median household income: $65,302
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,038 |
| Households | 1,151 |
| Median household income | $65,302 |
| Income per person | $48,559 |
| Median age | 58.1 |
| Homeowners | 77.9% |
| Median home value | $394,600 |
| Median rent | $929 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 15.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.0% |
| Broadband internet | 91.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.3% |
| $10–15K | 0.7% |
| $15–25K | 6.7% |
| $25–35K | 11.5% |
| $35–50K | 19.3% |
| $50–75K | 14.8% |
| $75–100K | 14.6% |
| $100–150K | 16.3% |
| $150–200K | 3.2% |
| $200K+ | 9.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 5.6% |
| 10–19 | 8.6% |
| 20–24 | 3.0% |
| 25–34 | 7.5% |
| 35–44 | 9.5% |
| 45–54 | 10.5% |
| 55–64 | 17.8% |
| 65–74 | 17.8% |
| 75+ | 19.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 27.6% |
| Owned outright | 24.5% |
| Rented | 14.4% |
| Vacant | 33.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 69.7% |
| Townhome | 6.7% |
| 2–4 units | 8.9% |
| 5–19 units | 11.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.2% |
| Mobile / other | 3.1% |
Businesses in 49629
117 business establishments with 826 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 20
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 13
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 13
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 12
- Construction: 11
- Manufacturing: 11
- Accommodation and Food Services: 10
- Finance and Insurance: 9
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49648 (6 mi)
- 49676 — Rapid City CDP, MI (7 mi)
- 49686 — Traverse City city, MI (8.9 mi)
- 49612 — Alden CDP, MI (9 mi)
- 49690 (9.3 mi)
- 49615 — Bellaire village, MI (9.5 mi)
- 49622 — Central Lake village, MI (12.4 mi)
- 49674 — Omena CDP, MI (13.3 mi)
Areas that include 49629
- Elk Rapids, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Antrim County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 10: highest median home value in Antrim County
- No. 1 of 10: highest median age in Antrim County
- No. 5 of 10: fastest population growth in Antrim County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49629, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49629 in?
- 49629 is a Elk Rapids, MI mailing address. By land area, 44% lies inside Elk Rapids; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49629 in?
- 49629 is in Antrim County.
- What is the population of 49629?
- About 2,038 people (±214), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,997.
- What is the median household income in 49629?
- $65,302 (±$10,467), 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 49629?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49629 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49629?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49648 (6 mi), 49676 (7 mi, Rapid City), 49686 (8.9 mi, Traverse City), 49612 (9 mi, Alden), 49690 (9.3 mi) and 49615 (9.5 mi, Bellaire).
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