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ZIP Code 49656
Luther, MI, Lake County
Population
1,908
Land area
117.3sq mi
People per sq mi
16
City
Luther
ZIP 49656 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 49656 at a glance
- ZIP 49656 (Luther) is 91% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,656, 22% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,500 (41% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,007 a month.
Local data for ZIP 49656
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 49656, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,656
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$135,500
Median rent
$1,007/mo
Homeownership
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher
11.0%
Median age
50.7
Average commute
36.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
17
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
65
$3.3M annual payroll
PPP loans
$749K
16 loans
Campaign donations
$2,445
71% D, 10% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 49656, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
171
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
13
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 11°F
37.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 49656, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
21.1%
U.S. 12.8% +8.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 49656?
- ZIP code 49656 is in Luther, MI (Lake County).
- What county is ZIP code 49656 in?
- ZIP code 49656 is mostly in Lake County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 49656?
- About 1,908 people live in the 49656 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.