Elk Rapids, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49629
Antrim County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,223
- 214/sq mi High-density area
- $65,302
- Median income Near-median income area
- $394,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elk Rapids pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 214
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49629 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49629 (Elk Rapids, MI) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 291.0 in 2023 to 306.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49629 covers 10.4 square miles in Elk Rapids, Antrim County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,223 residents on file, a density of 214 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49629 reports a modest median household income of $65,302 (11% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,559. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.0% and unemployment is 1.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $394,600 (80% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 77.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $929.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.1, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Antrim County, so 49629 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 49629
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elk Rapids, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49629.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49629, Elk Rapids, 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
2,223
Population
10.4
Area (sq mi)
214
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49629?
58.1
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
1.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$65,302
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$48,559
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
18.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49629 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Elk Rapids, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,302 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,742housing units
1,742
Total Housing Units
1,151
Occupied Units
591
Vacant Units
1.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$394,600
Median Home Value
+80% vs state ZIP avg
$929
Median Rent
1968
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
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
307
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+207%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49629 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.5% | 172 |
| 2021 | +15.3% | 199 |
| 2022 | +27.3% | 253 |
| 2023 | +15.1% | 291 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 307 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 117 business establishments in ZIP 49629, employing approximately 826 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,841,000.
117
Businesses
826
Employees
$34.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 20 | 17.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 11 | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 6.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.4% |
| Information | 3 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.6% |
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 49629 vs 49648 →
ZIP 49629 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49690
Williamsburg (49690)
6,182 residents
- 49676
Rapid City (49676)
3,407 residents
- 49629 2,223
Elk Rapids (49629)
2,223 residents
- 49648 2,098
Kewadin (49648)
2,098 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49629 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49629 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49690
Williamsburg (49690)
$108,712 median income
- 49648
Kewadin (49648)
$93,272 median income
- 49676
Rapid City (49676)
$75,781 median income
- 49629
Elk Rapids (49629)
$65,302 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49629 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49629, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,223 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 49629 in?
ZIP code 49629 (Elk Rapids) 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 49629?
ZIP code 49629 in Elk Rapids, MI has a population of 2,223 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49629?
The median household income in ZIP 49629 is $65,302, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49629?
The median home value in ZIP 49629 is $394,600, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49629?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49629 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49629?
ZIP code 49629 has 117 business establishments employing approximately 826 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49629?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49629 are: Retail trade (20), Real estate and rental and leasing (13), Professional, scientific, and technical services (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49629?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49629 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 49629?
In ZIP code 49629, 69.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.2% 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 49629?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49629 is 18.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49629?
In ZIP code 49629, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49629?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49629 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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