49633 ZIP Code, Fife Lake, MI
49633 is a ZIP code in Fife Lake, Michigan — mostly in Kalkaska County (73% of its land), with smaller parts in Grand Traverse, Wexford and Missaukee counties. It covers 168 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49680, 49651 and 49646. 3,410 people live here in 1,588 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (90%). Median household income is $73,681, close to the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 50.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Fife Lake, MI
- County: Kalkaska County
- Land area: 168 sq mi
- Population: 3,410
- Median household income: $73,681
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,410 |
| Households | 1,588 |
| Median household income | $73,681 |
| Income per person | $42,820 |
| Median age | 50.9 |
| Homeowners | 90.4% |
| Median home value | $189,700 |
| Median rent | $1,206 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 37.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.9% |
| Broadband internet | 82.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.2% |
| $10–15K | 4.1% |
| $15–25K | 6.3% |
| $25–35K | 9.1% |
| $35–50K | 11.3% |
| $50–75K | 15.2% |
| $75–100K | 13.7% |
| $100–150K | 22.9% |
| $150–200K | 6.7% |
| $200K+ | 5.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.4% |
| 10–19 | 7.1% |
| 20–24 | 3.8% |
| 25–34 | 11.2% |
| 35–44 | 11.0% |
| 45–54 | 12.3% |
| 55–64 | 22.9% |
| 65–74 | 14.3% |
| 75+ | 8.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.3% |
| Owned outright | 21.9% |
| Rented | 5.5% |
| Vacant | 42.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 81.6% |
| Townhome | 0.8% |
| 2–4 units | 0.3% |
| 5–19 units | 0.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 16.9% |
Businesses in 49633
51 business establishments with 252 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 10
- Construction: 6
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 6
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 6
- Accommodation and Food Services: 5
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
- Finance and Insurance: 3
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49680 — South Boardman CDP, MI (6.6 mi)
- 49651 — Lake City city, MI (11.9 mi)
- 49646 — Bear Lake CDP, MI (13.1 mi)
- 49663 — Manton city, MI (14.1 mi)
- 49649 — Kingsley village, MI (16.8 mi)
- 49696 (16.8 mi)
- 49690 (18.5 mi)
- 49667 (19.5 mi)
Areas that include 49633
- Fife Lake, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Grand Traverse County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Kalkaska County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 7: highest median household income in Kalkaska County
- No. 4 of 7: highest median home value in Kalkaska County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Kalkaska County
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Kalkaska County
- No. 2 of 7: highest median age in Kalkaska County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49633, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49633 in?
- 49633 is a Fife Lake, MI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49633 in?
- 49633 is mostly in Kalkaska County (73% of its land), with smaller parts in Grand Traverse, Wexford and Missaukee counties.
- What is the population of 49633?
- About 3,410 people (±312), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,026.
- What is the median household income in 49633?
- $73,681 (±$8,194), 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 49633?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49633 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49633?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49680 (6.6 mi, South Boardman), 49651 (11.9 mi, Lake City), 49646 (13.1 mi, Bear Lake), 49663 (14.1 mi, Manton), 49649 (16.8 mi, Kingsley) and 49696 (16.8 mi).
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