PlainZIP

Kingsley, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49649

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

7,789
29/sq mi
$74,656
Median income
$267,700
Median home value
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49649 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49649 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kingsley, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, home to 7,789 residents across 269.5 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49649 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,656 (2% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,458. Poverty here runs at 7.8%, with unemployment measured at 5.4%. The typical home here is valued at $267,700 (22% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,018 monthly, and 83.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Grand Traverse County, letting you compare 49649 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 49649

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kingsley, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49649.

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 49649, Kingsley, 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

7,789

Population

269.5

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49649?

38.1

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$74,656

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$32,458

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49649 ranks nationally

Kingsley, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,656 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,744

Total Housing Units

2,418

Occupied Units

326

Vacant Units

2.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.0%
Renter 17.0%

$267,700

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$1,018

Median Rent

1989

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

-2.0%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49649 have decreased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.6% 159
2021 +8.2% 172
2022 +27.4% 220
2023 +8.9% 239
2024 -2.0% 234

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 121 business establishments in ZIP 49649, employing approximately 669 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,478,000.

121

Businesses

669

Employees

$26.5M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 39 32.2%
Retail trade 16 13.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 7.4%
Health care and social assistance 9 7.4%
Other services (except public administration) 9 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 7 5.8%
Manufacturing 5 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.1%
Finance and insurance 4 3.3%

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 49649 vs 49666 →

ZIP 49649 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 49649 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
49666 Mayfield, MI 106 3.9 mi
49663 Manton, MI 5,874 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Grand Traverse County

49684 standard
Traverse City, MI
Pop: 37,963
49686 standard
Traverse City, MI
Pop: 32,056
49643 standard
Interlochen, MI
Pop: 6,253
49690 standard
Williamsburg, MI
Pop: 6,182
49637 standard
Grawn, MI
Pop: 3,405
49666 standard
Mayfield, MI
Pop: 106

Related Areas

Grand Traverse County Kingsley, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49649 in? ▼
ZIP code 49649 (Kingsley) is located in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. Grand Traverse County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grand-traverse-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49649? ▼
ZIP code 49649 in Kingsley, MI has a population of 7,789 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49649? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49649 is $74,656, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49649? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49649 is $267,700, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49649? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49649 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49649? ▼
ZIP code 49649 has 121 business establishments employing approximately 669 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49649? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49649 are: Construction (39), Retail trade (16), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49649? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49649 decreased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 49649? ▼
In ZIP code 49649, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% 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 49649? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49649 is 28.1 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 49649? ▼
In ZIP code 49649, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49649? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49649 is 7.8% 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.