49635 ZIP Code, Frankfort, MI
49635 is a ZIP code in Frankfort, Michigan in Benzie County. It covers 38 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49628, 49616 and 49617. 3,339 people live here in 1,507 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (81%). Median household income is $72,422, close to the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 62.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Frankfort, MI
- County: Benzie County
- Land area: 38 sq mi
- Population: 3,339
- Median household income: $72,422
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,339 |
| Households | 1,507 |
| Median household income | $72,422 |
| Income per person | $51,757 |
| Median age | 62.7 |
| Homeowners | 81.0% |
| Median home value | $366,700 |
| Median rent | $978 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 14.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% |
| Broadband internet | 93.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.0% |
| $10–15K | 2.8% |
| $15–25K | 7.8% |
| $25–35K | 7.2% |
| $35–50K | 8.6% |
| $50–75K | 20.8% |
| $75–100K | 11.3% |
| $100–150K | 15.9% |
| $150–200K | 8.4% |
| $200K+ | 12.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 5.2% |
| 10–19 | 8.0% |
| 20–24 | 3.7% |
| 25–34 | 4.5% |
| 35–44 | 6.3% |
| 45–54 | 8.6% |
| 55–64 | 19.9% |
| 65–74 | 19.8% |
| 75+ | 24.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 18.2% |
| Owned outright | 22.6% |
| Rented | 9.4% |
| Vacant | 49.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.1% |
| Townhome | 1.6% |
| 2–4 units | 1.8% |
| 5–19 units | 4.9% |
| 20+ units | 2.5% |
| Mobile / other | 2.1% |
Businesses in 49635
131 business establishments with 1,138 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 26
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 16
- Construction: 15
- Retail Trade: 13
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 11
- Manufacturing: 10
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 8
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 8
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49628 — Elberta village, MI (2 mi)
- 49616 — Benzonia village, MI (6 mi)
- 49617 — Beulah village, MI (8 mi)
- 49613 — Arcadia CDP, MI (8.3 mi)
- 49640 — Honor village, MI (9.9 mi)
- 49614 — Bear Lake village, MI (13.1 mi)
- 49683 — Crystal Mountain CDP, MI (14.4 mi)
- 49630 — Empire village, MI (16.5 mi)
Areas that include 49635
- Frankfort, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Crystal Downs Country Club, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Pilgrim, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Benzie County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 7: highest median household income in Benzie County
- No. 1 of 7: highest median home value in Benzie County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Benzie County
- No. 1 of 7: highest median age in Benzie County
Mail every home in 49635
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49635, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49635 in?
- 49635 is a Frankfort, MI mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Frankfort and 3% lies inside Crystal Downs Country Club; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49635 in?
- 49635 is in Benzie County.
- What is the population of 49635?
- About 3,339 people (±249), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,331.
- What is the median household income in 49635?
- $72,422 (±$6,903), 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 49635?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49635 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49635?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49628 (2 mi, Elberta), 49616 (6 mi, Benzonia), 49617 (8 mi, Beulah), 49613 (8.3 mi, Arcadia), 49640 (9.9 mi, Honor) and 49614 (13.1 mi, Bear Lake).
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