Thompsonville, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49683
Benzie County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,939
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $187,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Thompsonville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49683 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 49683 (Thompsonville, MI) fell -9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 253.5 in 2023 to 229.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49683 covers 222.9 square miles in Thompsonville, Benzie County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,939 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49683 reports a modest median household income of $61,250 (17% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,441. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $187,200 (15% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $842; 83.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Benzie County, so 49683 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 49683
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thompsonville, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49683.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 49683, Thompsonville, 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
1,939
Population
222.9
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49683?
50.0
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
1.4%
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?
$61,250
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$35,441
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49683 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Thompsonville, 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)
$61,250 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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
1,654housing units
1,654
Total Housing Units
972
Occupied Units
682
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$187,200
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$842
Median Rent
1990
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
-9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49683 have decreased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 150 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 168 |
| 2022 | +20.7% | 203 |
| 2023 | +25.0% | 253 |
| 2024 | -9.6% | 229 |
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 33 business establishments in ZIP 49683, employing approximately 724 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,116,000.
33
Businesses
724
Employees
$22.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 21.2% |
| Construction | 6 | 18.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 12.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 9.1% |
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 49683 vs 49625 →
ZIP 49683 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49643
Interlochen (49643)
6,253 residents
- 49617
Beulah (49617)
3,363 residents
- 49683 1,939
Thompsonville (49683)
1,939 residents
- 49625 1,379
Copemish (49625)
1,379 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49683 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49683 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49643
Interlochen (49643)
$81,222 median income
- 49617
Beulah (49617)
$74,207 median income
- 49683
Thompsonville (49683)
$61,250 median income
- 49625
Copemish (49625)
$52,583 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49683 ranks #3 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 49683, 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 (1,939 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 49683 in?
ZIP code 49683 (Thompsonville) is located in Benzie County, Michigan. Benzie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/benzie-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49683?
ZIP code 49683 in Thompsonville, MI has a population of 1,939 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49683?
The median household income in ZIP 49683 is $61,250, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49683?
The median home value in ZIP 49683 is $187,200, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49683?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49683 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49683?
ZIP code 49683 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 724 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49683?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49683 are: Accommodation and food services (7), Construction (6), Real estate and rental and leasing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49683?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49683 decreased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 49683?
In ZIP code 49683, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% 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 49683?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49683 is 27.5 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 49683?
In ZIP code 49683, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49683?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49683 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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