PlainZIP

Alden, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49612

Antrim County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,121
18/sq mi
$85,156
Median income
$271,000
Median home value
43.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alden pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49612 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49612 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alden, Antrim County, Michigan, home to just 1,121 residents across 61.3 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49612 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,156 (16% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $54,663. Poverty here runs at 3.6%, with unemployment measured at 2.2%. Housing costs here run $271,000 for a typical home value (23% above the state average), with rent averaging $857 a month; 89.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 49612 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Antrim County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 49612

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alden, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49612.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49612, Alden, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,121

Population

61.3

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49612?

52.9

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$85,156

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$54,663

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49612 ranks nationally

Alden, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$85,156 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

832

Total Housing Units

589

Occupied Units

243

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.8%
Renter 10.2%

$271,000

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$857

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.6%

YoY Change (2022)

185

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+85%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49612 have increased 13.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +21.5% 142
2019 – 151
2020 -1.8% 148
2021 +9.9% 163
2022 +13.6% 185

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 49612, employing approximately 113 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,358,000.

26

Businesses

113

Employees

$6.4M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 23.1%
Construction 4 15.4%
Manufacturing 4 15.4%
Finance and insurance 3 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 11.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 49612 vs 49676 →

ZIP 49612 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49612 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49612 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 49612 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
49676 Rapid City, MI 3,407 3.5 mi
49615 Bellaire, MI 4,131 7.1 mi
49648 Kewadin, MI 2,098 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Antrim County

49659 standard
Mancelona, MI
Pop: 6,801
49615 standard
Bellaire, MI
Pop: 4,131
49622 standard
Central Lake, MI
Pop: 2,494
49629 standard
Elk Rapids, MI
Pop: 2,223
49730 standard
Elmira, MI
Pop: 2,187
49648 standard
Kewadin, MI
Pop: 2,098

Related Areas

Antrim County Alden, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49612 in? ▼
ZIP code 49612 (Alden) is located in Antrim County, Michigan. Antrim County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/antrim-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49612? ▼
ZIP code 49612 in Alden, MI has a population of 1,121 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49612? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49612 is $85,156, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49612? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49612 is $271,000, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49612? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49612 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49612? ▼
ZIP code 49612 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 113 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49612? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49612 are: Retail trade (6), Construction (4), Manufacturing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49612? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49612 increased by 13.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 85%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49612? ▼
In ZIP code 49612, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49612? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49612 is 28.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49612? ▼
In ZIP code 49612, approximately 89.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49612? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49612 is 3.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.