Glen Arbor, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49636
Leelanau County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 560
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $119,688
- Median income Above-median income area
- $741,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Glen Arbor pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49636 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49636 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glen Arbor, Leelanau County, Michigan, home to just 560 residents across 30.9 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49636 skews affluent, with a median household income of $119,688 (63% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $84,511. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 3.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $741,900 (238% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 94.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Leelanau County, so 49636 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 49636
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glen Arbor, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49636.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 4
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 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 49636, Glen Arbor, 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
560
Population
30.9
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49636?
66.3
Median Age
54.9%
Male
45.1%
Female
2.6%
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?
$119,688
Median Household Income
+63% vs state ZIP avg
$84,511
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 49636 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Glen Arbor, 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)
$119,688 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
1,296housing units
1,296
Total Housing Units
309
Occupied Units
987
Vacant Units
1.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$741,900
Median Home Value
+238% vs state ZIP avg
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 54 business establishments in ZIP 49636, employing approximately 400 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,042,000.
54
Businesses
400
Employees
$24.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 20 | 37.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 18.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 7.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 7.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 5.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 49636 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49650
Lake Ann (49650)
3,144 residents
- 49664
Maple City (49664)
2,067 residents
- 49630
Empire (49630)
1,429 residents
- 49636 560
Glen Arbor (49636)
560 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49636 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49636 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49636
Glen Arbor (49636)
$119,688 median income
- 49630
Empire (49630)
$106,375 median income
- 49650
Lake Ann (49650)
$87,500 median income
- 49664
Maple City (49664)
$77,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49636 ranks the highest 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 49636, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 49636 in?
ZIP code 49636 (Glen Arbor) is located in Leelanau County, Michigan. Leelanau County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/leelanau-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49636?
ZIP code 49636 in Glen Arbor, MI has a population of 560 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49636?
The median household income in ZIP 49636 is $119,688, which is 57% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49636?
The median home value in ZIP 49636 is $741,900, which is 167% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49636?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49636 is White at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49636?
ZIP code 49636 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 400 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49636?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49636 are: Retail trade (20), Accommodation and food services (10), Real estate and rental and leasing (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49636?
In ZIP code 49636, 76.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49636?
In ZIP code 49636, approximately 94.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49636?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49636 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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