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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
$61,250
Median income
$187,200
Median home value
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Thompsonville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th 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.

ZIP code 49683 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 222.9 square miles in Thompsonville, Benzie County, Michigan. The area is home to 1,939 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 49683 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49683 sits at $61,250 (17% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,441. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $187,200 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $842 per month, and 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49683 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Benzie County, so you can benchmark 49683 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 49683

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49683.

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 49683, Thompsonville, 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

1,939

Population

222.9

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49683?

50.0

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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

$35,441

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49683 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,250 31st percentile higher than 31% 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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,654

Total Housing Units

972

Occupied Units

682

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$187,200

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49683 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49683 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
49625 Copemish, MI 1,379 7.8 mi
49643 Interlochen, MI 6,253 8.4 mi
49617 Beulah, MI 3,363 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Benzie County

49617 standard
Beulah, MI
Pop: 3,363
49635 standard
Frankfort, MI
Pop: 3,350
49650 standard
Lake Ann, MI
Pop: 3,144
49616 standard
Benzonia, MI
Pop: 1,974
49640 standard
Honor, MI
Pop: 1,618
49628 standard
Elberta, MI
Pop: 372

Related Areas

Benzie County Thompsonville, MI Michigan

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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Official Data Resources for Thompsonville, MI

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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.

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