Traverse City, MI ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes serve Traverse City, Michigan: 49686, 49684, 49685 and 49696. Together they are home to 78,862 residents in 34,011 households. That is more than the 15,593 people counted inside Traverse City city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $71,609 in 49686 to $94,803 in 49696.
Traverse City city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 15,593 |
| Households | 7,191 |
| Median household income | $74,087 |
| Median home value | $415,400 |
| Median age | 42.7 |
| Median rent | $995 |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 78,862 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 34,011 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $71,609 (49686) to $94,803 (49696) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $80,201 |
| Homeowners | 75.5% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.9% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 55 routes, 30,201 homes (4 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Traverse City: 49696 ($94,803)
- Most residents: 49686 (25,492 people)
- Highest homeownership: 49696 (92.3% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 49685 (32.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 49684 (13.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 49685 (39.1 years)
- Highest median home value: 49684 ($420,200)
Every ZIP code in Traverse City
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49686 | Traverse City | 25,492 | 12,007 | $71,609 | $344,700 | 72.5% | 19.7% | 13.1% | 25 | 14,763 | 11% of its land; mailing city |
| 49684 | Traverse City | 21,585 | 9,429 | $80,788 | $420,200 | 69.3% | 22.7% | 13.6% | 22 | 13,691 | 5% of its land; mailing city |
| 49685 | Traverse City | 21,308 | 8,419 | $84,590 | $358,500 | 78.6% | 32.3% | 10.9% | 1 | 632 | mailing city |
| 49696 | Traverse City | 10,477 | 4,156 | $94,803 | $306,100 | 92.3% | 29.3% | 7.7% | 7 | 4,570 | mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Traverse City when at least 10% of its land lies inside Traverse City city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Traverse City. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Traverse City.
Counties
- Grand Traverse County — 10 ZIP codes
- Leelanau County — 10 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Traverse City, MI?
- 49686, 49684, 49685 and 49696. A ZIP code is listed for Traverse City when at least 10% of its land lies inside Traverse City city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Traverse City.
- What is the population of Traverse City, MI?
- The Census Bureau counts 15,593 residents inside Traverse City city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 4 ZIP codes that serve Traverse City hold 78,862 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Traverse City, MI?
- $74,087 inside Traverse City city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $71,609 to $94,803.
- Which Traverse City ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 49696, at $94,803, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Traverse City, MI?
- For the 4 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 55 carrier routes reaching 30,201 residential and 3,483 business mailboxes.
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