49729 ZIP Code, Ellsworth, MI
49729 is a ZIP code in Ellsworth, Michigan — mostly in Antrim County (84% of its land), with smaller parts in Charlevoix County. It covers 37 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49627, 49622 and 49720. 1,470 people live here in 648 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $77,870, close to the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 45.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ellsworth, MI
- County: Antrim County
- Land area: 37 sq mi
- Population: 1,470
- Median household income: $77,870
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,470 |
| Households | 648 |
| Median household income | $77,870 |
| Income per person | $35,740 |
| Median age | 45 |
| Homeowners | 86.1% |
| Median home value | $243,200 |
| Median rent | $890 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% |
| Broadband internet | 90.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.9% |
| $10–15K | 3.4% |
| $15–25K | 5.6% |
| $25–35K | 12.3% |
| $35–50K | 11.1% |
| $50–75K | 15.6% |
| $75–100K | 24.1% |
| $100–150K | 20.7% |
| $150–200K | 5.2% |
| $200K+ | 1.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.1% |
| 10–19 | 11.5% |
| 20–24 | 7.0% |
| 25–34 | 11.1% |
| 35–44 | 10.3% |
| 45–54 | 13.3% |
| 55–64 | 15.6% |
| 65–74 | 14.6% |
| 75+ | 6.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 33.5% |
| Owned outright | 24.4% |
| Rented | 9.1% |
| Vacant | 33.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 95.5% |
| Townhome | 0.9% |
| 2–4 units | 0.4% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 3.2% |
Businesses in 49729
39 business establishments with 194 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 10
- Accommodation and Food Services: 6
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49627 — Eastport CDP, MI (4.8 mi)
- 49622 — Central Lake village, MI (6.3 mi)
- 49720 — Charlevoix city, MI (8.4 mi)
- 49727 — East Jordan city, MI (9.1 mi)
- 49648 (11.7 mi)
- 49712 — Horton Bay CDP, MI (14.1 mi)
- 49615 — Bellaire village, MI (14.4 mi)
- 49670 — Omena CDP, MI (16.2 mi)
Areas that include 49729
- Ellsworth, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Antrim County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Charlevoix County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 10: highest median household income in Antrim County
- No. 4 of 10: highest share of households with children in Antrim County
- No. 3 of 10: lowest median age in Antrim County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49729, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49729 in?
- 49729 is a Ellsworth, MI mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Ellsworth; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49729 in?
- 49729 is mostly in Antrim County (84% of its land), with smaller parts in Charlevoix County.
- What is the population of 49729?
- About 1,470 people (±186), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,527.
- What is the median household income in 49729?
- $77,870 (±$11,095), 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 49729?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49729 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49729?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49627 (4.8 mi, Eastport), 49622 (6.3 mi, Central Lake), 49720 (8.4 mi, Charlevoix), 49727 (9.1 mi, East Jordan), 49648 (11.7 mi) and 49712 (14.1 mi, Horton Bay).
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