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South Boardman, MI

Census-designated place in Kalkaska County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49680.

Population

553

Land area

3.3sq mi

People per sq mi

168

ZIP codes

1

South Boardman and its ZIP codes

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South Boardman at a glance

  • The median household income is $83,750, 15% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,300 (17% below Michigan).

Local data for South Boardman, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

South Boardman, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$83,750

Poverty rate

11.4%

Median home value

$193,300

Homeownership

86.9%

Bachelor's or higher

24.7%

Median age

33.6

Average commute

30.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (168), Irish Americans (164), Polish Americans (66).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kalkaska County. PPP loans are for South Boardman.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$65,078

4,924 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,253

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$137M

FY 2026, $7,651 per person

PPP loans

$969K

29 loans, 97 jobs reported

Kalkaska County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

South Boardman, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.7%
  • Carpooled10.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home6.4%

Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

South Boardman, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

227

Countywide, mostly winter storm

Flood insurance policies

5

0.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 13°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in South Boardman, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.8%

U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts

Diabetes

12.7%

U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts

Smoking

19.8%

U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.9%

U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts

ZIP codes in South Boardman

1 in or overlapping South Boardman. Population shown

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Cities near South Boardman

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Fife LakeVillage5.5 mi0.7
KalkaskaVillage8.4 mi2.6
KingsleyVillage13 mi1.3
Rapid CityCensus-designated place13 mi5.4
AldenCensus-designated place16 mi0.4
Manistee LakeCensus-designated place17 mi3.6
MantonCity17 mi1.6
Traverse CityCity17 mi8.3
Bear LakeCensus-designated place18 mi5.8
Chums CornerCensus-designated place18 mi2.7
Elk RapidsVillage18 mi1.7
GrawnCensus-designated place19 mi0.7
BuckleyVillage21 mi1.8
GreilickvilleCensus-designated place21 mi4.6
MancelonaVillage21 mi1
JenningsCensus-designated place21 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is South Boardman, MI in?
South Boardman is in Kalkaska County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in South Boardman, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping South Boardman include 49680.
What is the population of South Boardman, MI?
About 553 people live in South Boardman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near South Boardman?
Nearby places include Fife Lake (5.5 mi), Kalkaska (8.4 mi), Kingsley (13 mi), Rapid City (13 mi), Alden (16 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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