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 Moderate-density area
- $70,865
- Median income Near-median income area
- $222,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49727 (East Jordan, MI) rose +23.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.2 in 2023 to 266.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,016. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $222,200 (1% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $925; 87.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Charlevoix County, so 49727 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 49727
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Jordan, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49727.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 49727?
47.7
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
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?
$70,865
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$41,016
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49727 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
East Jordan, 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)
$70,865 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
4,091housing units
4,091
Total Housing Units
2,986
Occupied Units
1,105
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$222,200
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 49720
Charlevoix (49720)
9,172 residents
- 49712
Boyne City (49712)
7,890 residents
- 49727
East Jordan (49727)
7,145 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49727 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49727 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49720
Charlevoix (49720)
$77,603 median income
- 49712
Boyne City (49712)
$74,033 median income
- 49727
East Jordan (49727)
$70,865 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49727, 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 (7,145 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 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.
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