PlainZIP

East Jordan, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49727

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

7,145
21/sq mi
$70,865
Median income
$222,200
Median home value
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49727 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49727 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Jordan, Charlevoix County, Michigan, home to 7,145 residents across 333.9 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49727 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,865 (3% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,016. Poverty here runs at 9.4%, with unemployment measured at 2.4%. Median home value sits at $222,200 (1% above the state average), median rent at $925 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Charlevoix County, letting you compare 49727 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 49727

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Jordan, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49727.

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 49727, East Jordan, 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

7,145

Population

333.9

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49727?

47.7

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$70,865

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$41,016

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49727 ranks nationally

East Jordan, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,865 48th percentile higher than 48% 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 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,091

Total Housing Units

2,986

Occupied Units

1,105

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

$222,200

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$925

Median Rent

1984

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

+23.2%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49727 have increased 23.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 144
2021 +14.0% 164
2022 +22.2% 200
2023 +7.9% 216
2024 +23.2% 266

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 139 business establishments in ZIP 49727, employing approximately 1,154 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,233,000.

139

Businesses

1,154

Employees

$67.2M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 16.6%
Retail trade 17 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 17 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 17 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 11 7.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 5.8%
Manufacturing 7 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 5.0%
Finance and insurance 6 4.3%
Wholesale trade 5 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.9%

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 49727 vs 49712 →

ZIP 49727 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 49727 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 49727 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 49727 ranks #3 of 3 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
49712 Boyne City, MI 7,890 7.1 mi
49720 Charlevoix, MI 9,172 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Charlevoix County

49720 standard
Charlevoix, MI
Pop: 9,172
49712 standard
Boyne City, MI
Pop: 7,890
49713 standard
Boyne Falls, MI
Pop: 1,864
49782 standard
Beaver Island, MI
Pop: 657
49796 standard
Walloon Lake, MI
Pop: 320

Related Areas

Charlevoix County East Jordan, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49727 in? ▼
ZIP code 49727 (East Jordan) is located in Charlevoix County, Michigan. Charlevoix County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/charlevoix-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49727? ▼
ZIP code 49727 in East Jordan, MI has a population of 7,145 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49727? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49727 is $70,865, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49727? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49727 is $222,200, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49727? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49727 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49727? ▼
ZIP code 49727 has 139 business establishments employing approximately 1,154 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49727? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49727 are: Construction (23), Retail trade (17), Health care and social assistance (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49727? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49727 increased by 23.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 49727? ▼
In ZIP code 49727, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% 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 49727? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49727 is 24.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49727? ▼
In ZIP code 49727, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49727? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49727 is 9.4% 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.