49617 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 49617, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

49617 is a zip code in Benzie County, Michigan, which covers Benzonia, Homestead, Inland, Lake, and Weldon, with a total population of 3,084 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

Table of Contents

Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 49617 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 49617.

The estimated population of people living in 49617 is 3,084, with a median age of 52.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 49617 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,084
-8.21% -1.22%
2020
3,360
+10.27%
-
2019
3,047
-4.66% -
2018
3,196
+2.37%
-
2017
3,122
- -

Population of 49617 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 49617 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
91.3%
98.1%
-6.93%
Black/African American
0%
0.9%
-100.00%
Native
0.1%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
3.2%
0.1%
+3,100.00%
Asian
0.4%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.4%
0.9%
-55.56%
Other
4.5%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 49617 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 49617 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 49617 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 49617 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.3 +3.16% 48.4 +2.98% 55.5 +2.97%
2020 50.7 -8.81% 47 -14.08% 53.9 -6.75%
2019 55.6 +3.73% 54.7 +4.99% 57.8 +4.33%
2018 53.6 -1.83% 52.1 -0.95% 55.4 -0.89%
2017 54.6 - 52.6 - 55.9 -

The median age of the 49617 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 49617 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 140 +34.31% 97 -20.98% 159 67
10 to 19 140 +11.44% 118 25.25% 156 111
20 to 29 160 +53.54% 108 -5.06% 241 99
30 to 39 160 +32.23% 133 +17.28% 193 140
40 to 49 148 -39.17% 129 +17.54% 95 151
50 to 59 319 -16.4% 222 +23.8% 267 269
60 to 69 328 -35.69% 300 +24.2% 223 374
70+ 280 -3.66% 340 -18.53% 266 273

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 49617 zip code is $72,944.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 49617.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $95,592.00
  • 45 to 64
    $72,283.00
  • 65 and over
    $71,429.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 49617 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 49617, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 49617 is currently $92,505.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.14% of households in 49617 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 49617 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.48%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.99%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.64%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.85%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.24%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.14%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 49617 is $39,589.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 49617 by the total population of 49617.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 49617 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 49617 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    12.57%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.74%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.23%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36.04%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.42%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 49617 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 49617 zip over the age of 16 is 2,701.

Of those people, a total of 60.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 49617 is 56.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 49617 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 110 62.70% 63.80%
20 to 24 years 212 76.40% 4.30%
25 to 29 years 128 93.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 98 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 300 95.00% 3.50%
45 to 54 years 471 90.40% 8.20%
55 to 59 years 246 87.80% 8.80%
60 to 64 years 301 48.50% 8.90%
65 to 74 years 561 20.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 274 2.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 49617. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,490 58.40% 8.80%
Black or African American 1 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4 25.00% 0.00%
Asian 12 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 180 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 14 50.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 99 94.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,487 58.50% 8.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 49617 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 49617 is 1,515, with median earnings of $30,889.00.

Women in 49617 are earning approximately 107.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,515 $30,889.00
Male 798 $29,583.00
Female 717 $31,844.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 49617 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 137 $58,058.00
Business and Financial 23 $46,964.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 25 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 147 $53,438.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 63 $38,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 136 $38,141.00
Healthcare Support 65 $23,309.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 104 $6,383.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 133 $14,489.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 64 $32,604.00
Personal Care and Service 28 $16,250.00
Sales 177 $80,538.00
Office and Administrative Support 106 $32,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 89 $56,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 25 $45,893.00
Production 26 $44,167.00
Transportation and Material Moving 81 $29,142.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 49617 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 49617.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 115 $58,460.00 22 $29,286.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 23 $46,964.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 25 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 87 $25,938.00 60 $63,393.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00 60 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 136 $38,141.00
Healthcare Support 15 $0.00 50 $24,412.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 104 $6,383.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 25 $7,813.00 108 $14,886.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 35 $27,083.00 29 $33,092.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 28 $16,250.00
Sales 103 $80,552.00 74 $80,523.00
Office and Administrative Support 29 $52,969.00 77 $29,688.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 89 $56,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 25 $45,893.00 0 $0.00
Production 20 $43,542.00 6 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 69 $29,375.00 12 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,211 households in 49617, with an average household size of 2.5 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 831 families living in the 49617 zip code with an average family size of 2.98 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 49617:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 737 22 72 380
Average Household Size 2.83 3.45 5.06 1.31
Total Families 737 22 72 0
Average Household Size 2.83 3 4.56 0

Poverty

Of the 831 families living in 49617, 2.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 49617:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,518 housing units in 49617.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,211 48.09%
Vacant 1,307 51.91%

1.91% of the total 2,518 housing units in 49617 are rental units. This is approximately 48 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,143 are occupied by the owner - or 45.39% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 49617 is $692.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 49617 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    20
  • Less than $500
    12
  • $500 to $999
    34
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 49617 is $241,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 49617 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    54
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    68
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    212
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    165
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    245
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    208
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    168
  • $1,000,000 or more
    23

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 49617. The chart below shows the number of properties in 49617 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    247
  • 1940 to 1949
    138
  • 1950 to 1959
    172
  • 1960 to 1969
    390
  • 1970 to 1979
    302
  • 1980 to 1989
    345
  • 1990 to 1999
    591
  • 2000 to 2009
    201
  • 2010 to 2013
    132
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 49617 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    42
  • 1 vehicle available
    290
  • 2 vehicles available
    518
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    361

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 49617 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 49617 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 49617.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    32
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    172
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    128
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    154
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    207
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    67
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    65
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    10
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    198
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    288
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    36
  • 90 or more minutes
    50

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 49617 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

If you use any of the data found on this page, please consider linking back to USPopulation.org as the source and if you have any feedback or data requests, click here to contact us.

States in 49617

If you want to see how the population and demographics of 49617 compare to other zip codes in Michigan, check out the list of all Michigan zip codes below: