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ZIP Code 49690
Elk Rapids, MI, Grand Traverse County
Population
6,657
Land area
82.7sq mi
People per sq mi
80
City
Elk Rapids
ZIP 49690 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 49690 at a glance
- ZIP 49690 (Elk Rapids) is 55% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $108,712, 49% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $352,200 (52% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,341 a month.
Local data for ZIP 49690
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 49690, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$108,712
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$352,200
Prices -0.4% in a year
Median rent
$1,341/mo
Homeownership
91.8%
Bachelor's or higher
45.6%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
23.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
212
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,995
$92.8M annual payroll
PPP loans
$17.4M
230 loans
Campaign donations
$75.6K
57% D, 7% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 49690, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
298
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
126
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 17°F
29.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 49690, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.3%
U.S. 11.1% -6.8 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 49690?
- ZIP code 49690 is in Elk Rapids, MI (Grand Traverse County).
- What county is ZIP code 49690 in?
- ZIP code 49690 is mostly in Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 49690?
- About 6,657 people live in the 49690 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.