49686 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 49686, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

49686 is a zip code in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, which covers County subdivisions not defined, Acme, Blair, East Bay, Garfield, Paradise, Peninsula, Traverse City, Union, and Whitewater, with a total population of 24,714 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.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 49686 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 49686.

The estimated population of people living in 49686 is 24,714, with a median age of 46.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 49686 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
24,714
 -28.03% -25.15%
2020
34,341
+2.64%
-
2019
33,459
+1.18%
-
2018
33,069
+0.16%
-
2017
33,017
 - -

Population of 49686 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 49686 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
93.6%
93.3%
 +0.32%
Black/African American
0.6%
0.9%
 -33.33%
Native
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%
Hispanic
3%
2.5%
 +20.00%
Asian
0.3%
0.9%
 -66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1.7%
 +29.41%
Other
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 49686 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 49686 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 49686 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 49686 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.6 +2.19% 45.4 +1.79% 48.1 +3%
2020 45.6 +0.22% 44.6 +2.06% 46.7 -0.43%
2019 45.5 0% 43.7 0% 46.9 -1.05%
2018 45.5 +2.25% 43.7 +1.39% 47.4 +3.72%
2017 44.5 - 43.1 - 45.7 -

The median age of the 49686 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 49686 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 1,749 -29.75% 1,458 -15.72% 1,175 1,147
10 to 19 1,975 -38.21% 1,935 -42.65% 1,253 1,158
20 to 29 1,912 -24.58% 2,230 -37.85% 1,436 1,432
30 to 39 1,796 -5.79% 2,014 -28.33% 1,654 1,438
40 to 49 1,945 -38.7% 1,562 +3.84% 1,247 1,577
50 to 59 2,218 -27.43% 2,958 -51.05% 1,603 1,598
60 to 69 2,266 -7.99% 2,565 -24.01% 1,937 1,927
70+ 2,073 -14.73% 2,361 +4.21% 1,741 2,391

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 49686 zip code is $64,334.00.

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 49686.

  • Under 25
    $24,859.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,886.00
  • 45 to 64
    $73,070.00
  • 65 and over
    $57,163.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 49686 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 49686, 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 49686 is currently $88,804.00.

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.

7.76% of households in 49686 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 49686 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.59%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.28%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.13%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.57%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.77%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.89%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.76%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 49686 is $40,252.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 49686 by the total population of 49686.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 49686 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 49686 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
    19.44%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.70%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.30%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24.90%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.66%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 49686 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 49686 zip over the age of 16 is 20,820.

Of those people, a total of 61.60% 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 49686 is 59.00%.

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 49686 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 839 50.50% 7.30%
20 to 24 years 1,400 92.60% 3.50%
25 to 29 years 1,468 83.00% 3.70%
30 to 34 years 1,587 88.00% 2.30%
35 to 44 years 2,639 88.50% 0.40%
45 to 54 years 2,909 82.40% 2.50%
55 to 59 years 1,982 80.60% 9.80%
60 to 64 years 1,765 58.60% 2.90%
65 to 74 years 3,964 24.80% 2.40%
75 years and over 2,267 6.20% 8.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 49686. 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 19,948 60.90% 3.60%
Black or African American 126 81.00% 12.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 79 57.00% 0.00%
Asian 64 89.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 17 100.00% 0.00%
Other 152 54.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 434 86.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 593 67.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 19,550 60.60% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 49686 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 49686 is 12,284, with median earnings of $35,904.00.

Women in 49686 are earning approximately 80.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,284 $35,904.00
Male 6,352 $40,799.00
Female 5,932 $32,670.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 49686 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 1,454 $68,639.00
Business and Financial 748 $69,074.00
Computer and Mathematical 285 $76,625.00
Architecture and Engineering 165 $47,574.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 83 $42,578.00
Community and Social Service 175 $37,723.00
Legal 91 $94,821.00
Educational and Library 846 $30,508.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 280 $33,182.00
Healthcare Practitioners 992 $57,333.00
Healthcare Support 532 $32,917.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 75 $41,438.00
Law Enforcement 83 $56,544.00
Food Preparation and Serving 777 $13,668.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 535 $15,369.00
Personal Care and Service 272 $16,923.00
Sales 1,689 $32,198.00
Office and Administrative Support 960 $31,467.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 95 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 570 $33,293.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 250 $32,373.00
Production 621 $41,616.00
Transportation and Material Moving 380 $22,981.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 49686 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 49686.

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 760 $78,833.00 694 $52,750.00
Business and Financial 370 $70,972.00 378 $60,385.00
Computer and Mathematical 210 $84,500.00 75 $32,946.00
Architecture and Engineering 139 $48,309.00 26 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 47 $21,397.00 36 $48,929.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00 157 $36,023.00
Legal 29 $0.00 62 $41,786.00
Educational and Library 313 $42,656.00 533 $25,485.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 93 $58,352.00 187 $22,350.00
Healthcare Practitioners 304 $250,001.00 688 $50,250.00
Healthcare Support 225 $36,117.00 307 $26,336.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 69 $41,063.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 52 $9,597.00 31 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 330 $25,529.00 447 $12,316.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 315 $7,053.00 220 $28,333.00
Personal Care and Service 129 $22,279.00 143 $5,179.00
Sales 725 $38,368.00 964 $27,093.00
Office and Administrative Support 306 $27,313.00 654 $33,111.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 52 $0.00 43 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 557 $32,896.00 13 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 250 $32,373.00 0 $0.00
Production 492 $45,214.00 129 $34,115.00
Transportation and Material Moving 328 $23,654.00 52 $6,439.00

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 11,063 households in 49686, with an average household size of 2.18 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 6,248 families living in the 49686 zip code with an average family size of 2.83 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 49686:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,089 336 823 4,815
Average Household Size 2.85 3.08 3.12 1.24
Total Families 5,089 336 823 0
Average Household Size 2.82 2.76 2.91 0

Poverty

Of the 6,248 families living in 49686, 7.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 49686:

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 12,856 housing units in 49686.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,063 86.05%
Vacant 1,793 13.95%

23.09% of the total 12,856 housing units in 49686 are rental units. This is approximately 2,969 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,992 are occupied by the owner - or 62.17% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 49686 is $1,052.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 49686 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
    102
  • Less than $500
    296
  • $500 to $999
    1,061
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,099
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    445
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    25
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    43

Property Value

The median value of a property in 49686 is $244,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 49686 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    711
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    229
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    955
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,180
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,892
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,753
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,048
  • $1,000,000 or more
    224

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 49686. The chart below shows the number of properties in 49686 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,356
  • 1940 to 1949
    330
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,257
  • 1960 to 1969
    839
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,337
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,995
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,992
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,668
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,082
  • 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 49686 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    812
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,193
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,161
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,897

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 49686 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 49686 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 49686.

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
    621
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,431
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,286
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,609
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,697
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    497
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    652
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    163
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    190
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    299
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    199
  • 90 or more minutes
    172

Summary

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