49646 ZIP Code
Kalkaska, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49646 |
| City/Town: | Kalkaska |
| County: | Kalkaska |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,561 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,760 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,123 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,646 |
| Median Home Value: | $143,300 |
| Land Area: | 219.3 sq miles
568.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.3 sq miles
13.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.7200, -85.0365 |
Population Information (49646 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,561 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,424 | 51.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,137 | 48.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 353 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 328 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 646 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 616 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 539 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 965 | 11.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,069 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 962 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 584 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 733 | 8.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,059 | 12.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 454 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 253 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49646 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $143,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $756 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,646 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,661 | 64.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,985 | 35.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,961 | 80.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 700 | 19.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49646 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,079 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 151 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 608 | 10.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,313 | 38.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,555 | 25.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 569 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 522 | 8.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 361 | 5.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49646 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,760 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $64,431 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,273 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,123 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49646 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,734 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,564 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 170 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,337 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,041 | 85.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 341 | 9.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 178 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49646 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,950 | 92.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 114 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 58 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 80 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 68 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 291 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 87 | 1.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 190 | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 159 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 30 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49646 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 105 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 235 | 6.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 454 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 401 | 11.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 563 | 15.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 770 | 21.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 438 | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 544 | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 90 | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 61 | 1.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49646 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,815 | 79.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 484 | 13.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 67 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 51 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 67 | 1.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49646 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 173 | 4.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 307 | 8.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 529 | 14.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 75 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 430 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 119 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 30 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 204 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 303 | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 625 | 17.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 420 | 11.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 183 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 166 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49646 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (49646 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,002 | 93.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,366 | 62.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,417 | 51.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 494 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49646 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,281 | 62.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,587 | 43.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,282 | 35.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 313 | 8.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 147 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 709 | 19.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49646 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,568 | 80.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 28 | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 30 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 29 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 163 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 151 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 40 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 634 | 11.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49646 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 212 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 695 | 12.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 617 | 10.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 826 | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,270 | 22.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 697 | 12.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 649 | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 191 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 477 | 8.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49646 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 183 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 497 | 8.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,814 | 32.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,587 | 45.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 440 | 7.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 125 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49646 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,514 | 41.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,199 | 32.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 375 | 10.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 12 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 427 | 11.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 117 | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49646 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 259 | 7.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,263 | 34.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,400 | 38.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 739 | 20.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49646 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 314 | 10.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 518 | 17.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 742 | 25.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 589 | 19.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 451 | 15.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 263 | 8.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 81 | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 3 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49646 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,124 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $420 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $756 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.38 |
Households (49646 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,661 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,644 | 44.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 568 | 15.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 739 | 20.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 908 | 24.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 930 | 25.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,333 | 36.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.31 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49646 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,739 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,162 | 31.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,807 | 48.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 180 | 4.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 566 | 15.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 781 | 20.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49646 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,750 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 112 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 35 | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 763 | 43.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 446 | 25.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 394 | 22.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49646 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,913 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 746 | 10.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,496 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,678 | 19.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 170 | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 816 | 48.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 692 | 41.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49646 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,561 | 88.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 958 | 11.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 481 | 50.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 459 | 47.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 109 | 11.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 18 | 1.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49646 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,451 | 98.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 96 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 110 | 114.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 110 | 114.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 110 | 114.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 31 | 32.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 25 | 26.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 6 | 6.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49646 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,208 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,931 | 96.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 277 | 3.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 173 | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 104 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49646 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,661 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,322 | 90.7% | 89.4% |
Kalkaska, MI49646