49684 ZIP Code
Traverse City, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49684 |
| City/Town: | Traverse City |
| County: | Grand Traverse |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,171 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,730 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,219 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,602 |
| Median Home Value: | $342,800 |
| Land Area: | 52.8 sq miles
136.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.8 sq miles
12.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.7624, -85.6852 |
Population Information (49684 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,171 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,319 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,852 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 48.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 901 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,031 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,117 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 993 | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,055 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,446 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,163 | 10.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,585 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,364 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,783 | 8.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,041 | 14.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,394 | 6.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,298 | 6.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49684 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $342,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,151 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,602 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,098 | 85.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,504 | 14.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,157 | 67.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,941 | 32.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49684 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,074 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 253 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 456 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,112 | 19.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,555 | 22.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,522 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,818 | 23.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,358 | 20.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 44.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49684 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,730 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $109,239 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $98,669 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,219 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49684 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,881 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,452 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 419 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,931 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,621 | 80.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 975 | 10.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 825 | 8.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 31 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49684 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,636 | 92.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 178 | 0.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 286 | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 209 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 135 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 720 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 432 | 2.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 700 | 3.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 467 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 5 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 214 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49684 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 446 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 177 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 685 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,030 | 11.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 875 | 9.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,398 | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,363 | 15.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,420 | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 707 | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 997 | 11.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49684 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,489 | 68.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 530 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 83 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 405 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 526 | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,201 | 12.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49684 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 110 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 459 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 736 | 7.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 121 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,160 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 447 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 154 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 777 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,181 | 12.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,628 | 27.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,022 | 10.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 402 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 255 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49684 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.3% | 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 (49684 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,716 | 93.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,104 | 76.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,161 | 38.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 866 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49684 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,973 | 65.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,925 | 43.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,403 | 37.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 439 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 152 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 637 | 7.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49684 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,786 | 64.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 678 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 351 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 305 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 512 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 515 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,337 | 12.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 118 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49684 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 41 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,001 | 9.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,601 | 15.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,596 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,166 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,479 | 14.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 568 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 439 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 353 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,358 | 22.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49684 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 179 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,236 | 11.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,088 | 29.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,729 | 35.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,802 | 17.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 568 | 5.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49684 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,466 | 71.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 774 | 8.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,514 | 16.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 59 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 112 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 114 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 59 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49684 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,047 | 11.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,355 | 36.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,979 | 32.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,717 | 18.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49684 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 136 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 75 | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 176 | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 553 | 9.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,552 | 25.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,248 | 36.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,107 | 18.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 310 | 5.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49684 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,773 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $578 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,151 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.76 | 2.38 |
Households (49684 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,098 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,141 | 45.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,287 | 14.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,612 | 17.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,701 | 29.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,915 | 21.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,966 | 43.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.24 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49684 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,739 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,614 | 29.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,412 | 50.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 296 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,353 | 15.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,256 | 25.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49684 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,843 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 214 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 179 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,740 | 45.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 763 | 19.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 947 | 24.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49684 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,494 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,477 | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,582 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,838 | 13.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 44 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,165 | 41.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,629 | 57.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49684 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,281 | 86.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,805 | 13.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,205 | 43.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,576 | 56.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 403 | 14.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 24 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49684 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,721 | 97.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 273 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 450 | 164.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 450 | 164.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 450 | 164.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 181 | 66.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 8 | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 25 | 9.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 59 | 21.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49684 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,270 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,755 | 97.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 515 | 2.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 185 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 241 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 61 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 28 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49684 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,098 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,563 | 94.1% | 89.4% |
Traverse City, MI49684