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Northport, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49670

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

1,891
16/sq mi
$116,133
Median income
$559,200
Median home value
61.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Northport pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49670 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49670 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 119.7 square miles in Northport, Leelanau County, Michigan. The area is home to 1,891 residents, producing a population density of 16 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49670 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49670 sits at $116,133 (58% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $67,268. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $559,200 (155% above the state average) with median rent at $1,058 per month, and 96.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49670 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 61.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Leelanau County, so you can benchmark 49670 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 49670

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49670.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49670, Northport, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,891

Population

119.7

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49670?

62.8

Median Age

42.3%

Male

57.7%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$116,133

Median Household Income

+58% vs state

$67,268

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49670 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$116,133 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,662

Total Housing Units

787

Occupied Units

875

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.8%
Renter 3.2%

$559,200

Median Home Value

+155% vs state

$1,058

Median Rent

1981

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

+14.8%

YoY Change (2024)

371

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+271%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49670 have increased 14.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +271% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +6.9% 164
2020 +1.9% 167
2021 +12.2% 188
2022 +14.8% 215
2024 — 371

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 57 business establishments in ZIP 49670, employing approximately 321 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,790,000.

57

Businesses

321

Employees

$15.8M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 19.3%
Accommodation and food services 10 17.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 14.0%
Manufacturing 6 10.5%
Construction 5 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 4 7.0%
Finance and insurance 3 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.3%

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 Code City Population Distance
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Related Areas

Leelanau County Northport, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49670 in? ▼
ZIP code 49670 (Northport) 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 49670? ▼
ZIP code 49670 in Northport, MI has a population of 1,891 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49670? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49670 is $116,133, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49670? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49670 is $559,200, which is 101% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49670? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49670 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49670? ▼
ZIP code 49670 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 321 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49670? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49670 are: Retail trade (11), Accommodation and food services (10), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49670? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49670 increased by 14.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 271%. 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 49670? ▼
In ZIP code 49670, 76.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.4% 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 49670? ▼
In ZIP code 49670, approximately 96.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49670? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49670 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Northport, MI

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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