49696 ZIP Code
Traverse City, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49696 |
| City/Town: | Traverse City |
| County: | Grand Traverse |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,353 |
| Median Household Income: | $94,223 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,094 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,792 |
| Median Home Value: | $274,200 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.8162, -85.5751 |
Population Information (49696 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,353 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,664 | 45.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,689 | 55.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 405 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 515 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 790 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 753 | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 377 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,162 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,289 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,313 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 787 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 896 | 8.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,274 | 12.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 567 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 225 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49696 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $274,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,163 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,792 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,874 | 80.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 918 | 19.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,524 | 91.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 350 | 9.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49696 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,513 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 133 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 178 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,541 | 20.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,807 | 24.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 824 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,166 | 28.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 864 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49696 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $94,223 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $104,927 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $97,054 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,094 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49696 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,633 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,403 | 95.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 230 | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,765 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,427 | 81.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 547 | 10.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 412 | 7.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49696 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,587 | 92.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 151 | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 107 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 77 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 421 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 189 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 74 | 0.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 64 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 10 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49696 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 34 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 10 | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 142 | 3.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 150 | 3.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 441 | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 650 | 16.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 645 | 16.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,340 | 34.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 300 | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 162 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49696 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,926 | 72.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 521 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 45 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 75 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 746 | 13.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49696 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 14 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 538 | 10.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 565 | 10.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 129 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 705 | 13.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 207 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 34 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 306 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 535 | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,192 | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 634 | 11.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 302 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 242 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49696 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.5% | 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 (49696 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,957 | 96.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,661 | 83.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,903 | 28.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 346 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49696 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,187 | 82.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,234 | 31.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,153 | 29.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 83 | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 122 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 119 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49696 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,362 | 91.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 32 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 76 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 62 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 98 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 162 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49696 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 23 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 321 | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,125 | 23.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 955 | 19.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 600 | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,050 | 21.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 156 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 411 | 8.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 78 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 73 | 1.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49696 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 40 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 298 | 6.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,080 | 22.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,266 | 47.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 888 | 18.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 220 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49696 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,549 | 65.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 791 | 20.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 376 | 9.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 77 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 79 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49696 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 56 | 1.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 751 | 19.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,230 | 57.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 837 | 21.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49696 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 81 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 43 | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 276 | 7.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 681 | 19.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 970 | 27.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 978 | 27.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 403 | 11.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 92 | 2.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49696 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,527 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $475 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,163 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.38 |
Households (49696 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,874 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,480 | 64.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 848 | 21.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 321 | 8.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 602 | 15.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,181 | 30.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,257 | 32.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.64 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.98 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49696 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,050 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,141 | 28.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,546 | 62.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 65 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 298 | 7.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,214 | 30.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49696 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,616 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 94 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 45 | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,135 | 43.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 613 | 23.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 729 | 27.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49696 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,134 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 550 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,303 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,120 | 10.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 74 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 497 | 44.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 549 | 49.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49696 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,330 | 90.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 920 | 8.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 308 | 33.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 592 | 64.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 319 | 34.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 20 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49696 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,111 | 97.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 53 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 242 | 456.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 242 | 456.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 242 | 456.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 30 | 56.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 34 | 64.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 7 | 13.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 69 | 130.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49696 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,948 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,770 | 98.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 178 | 1.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 24 | 0.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 54 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 88 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49696 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,874 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,781 | 97.6% | 89.4% |
Traverse City, MI49696