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Elmira, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49730

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

2,187
9/sq mi
$79,679
Median income
$207,200
Median home value
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49730 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49730 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 243.0 square miles in Elmira, Antrim County, Michigan. The area is home to 2,187 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 49730 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49730 sits at $79,679 (9% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $39,433. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $207,200 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $967 per month, and 94.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49730 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Antrim County, so you can benchmark 49730 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 49730

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49730.

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 49730, Elmira, 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

2,187

Population

243.0

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49730?

45.0

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 90.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$79,679

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$39,433

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49730 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,679 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,317

Total Housing Units

923

Occupied Units

394

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.1%
Renter 5.9%

$207,200

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$967

Median Rent

1992

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

+1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49730 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 152
2021 +21.8% 185
2022 +9.8% 203
2023 +26.1% 256
2024 +1.8% 261

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 31 business establishments in ZIP 49730, employing approximately 607 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,792,000.

31

Businesses

607

Employees

$42.8M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 32.3%
Retail trade 4 12.9%
Manufacturing 3 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 3 9.7%

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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Related Areas

Antrim County Elmira, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49730 in? ▼
ZIP code 49730 (Elmira) is located in Antrim County, Michigan. Antrim County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/antrim-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49730? ▼
ZIP code 49730 in Elmira, MI has a population of 2,187 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49730? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49730 is $79,679, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49730? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49730 is $207,200, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49730? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49730 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49730? ▼
ZIP code 49730 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 607 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49730? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49730 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49730? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49730 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 49730? ▼
In ZIP code 49730, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% 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 49730? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49730 is 28.5 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 49730? ▼
In ZIP code 49730, approximately 94.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49730? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49730 is 7.5% 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 Elmira, 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.