Kewadin, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49648
Antrim County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,098
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $93,272
- Median income Above-median income area
- $633,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kewadin pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49648 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 49648 (Kewadin, MI) rose +14.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 196.6 in 2023 to 225.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49648 covers 69.0 square miles in Kewadin, Antrim County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,098 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49648 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,272 (27% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,609. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 1.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $633,500 (188% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 85.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,300.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Antrim County, so 49648 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 49648
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kewadin, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49648.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
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 49648, Kewadin, 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
2,098
Population
69.0
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49648?
57.8
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
3.9%
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?
$93,272
Median Household Income
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$55,609
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49648 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Kewadin, 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)
$93,272 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
2,090housing units
2,090
Total Housing Units
1,198
Occupied Units
892
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$633,500
Median Home Value
+188% vs state ZIP avg
$1,300
Median Rent
1988
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
+14.5%
YoY Change (2024)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49648 have increased 14.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 142 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 162 |
| 2022 | +21.3% | 197 |
| 2023 | -0.1% | 197 |
| 2024 | +14.5% | 225 |
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 44 business establishments in ZIP 49648, employing approximately 179 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,986,000.
44
Businesses
179
Employees
$11.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 27.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 15.9% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 11.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.8% |
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 49648 vs 49627 →
ZIP 49648 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49615
Bellaire (49615)
4,131 residents
- 49622
Central Lake (49622)
2,494 residents
- 49629
Elk Rapids (49629)
2,223 residents
- 49648
Kewadin (49648)
2,098 residents
- 49612 1,121
Alden (49612)
1,121 residents
- 49627 206
Eastport (49627)
206 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49648 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49648 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49648
Kewadin (49648)
$93,272 median income
- 49612
Alden (49612)
$85,156 median income
- 49615
Bellaire (49615)
$79,469 median income
- 49622
Central Lake (49622)
$70,098 median income
- 49629
Elk Rapids (49629)
$65,302 median income
- 49627
Eastport (49627)
$56,196 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49648 ranks the highest of 6 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 49648, 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 (2,098 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 49648 in?
ZIP code 49648 (Kewadin) 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 49648?
ZIP code 49648 in Kewadin, MI has a population of 2,098 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49648?
The median household income in ZIP 49648 is $93,272, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49648?
The median home value in ZIP 49648 is $633,500, which is 128% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49648?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49648 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49648?
ZIP code 49648 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 179 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49648?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49648 are: Construction (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7), Retail trade (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49648?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49648 increased by 14.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 49648?
In ZIP code 49648, 75.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.0% 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 49648?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49648 is 28.5 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 49648?
In ZIP code 49648, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49648?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49648 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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