What city is ZIP code 49696?

ZIP code 49696 is in Kingsley, MI (Grand Traverse County).

What county is ZIP code 49696 in?

ZIP code 49696 is mostly in Grand Traverse County, Michigan.

How many people live in ZIP code 49696?

About 10,477 people live in the 49696 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 49696

Kingsley, MI, Grand Traverse County

Population

10,477

Land area

68.7sq mi

People per sq mi

152

City

Kingsley

ZIP 49696 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 49696 at a glance

The median household income is $94,803, 30% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $306,100 (32% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,418 a month.

Local data for ZIP 49696

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 49696, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$94,803

Poverty rate

4.6%

Median home value

$306,100

Prices +11.0% in a year

Median rent

$1,418/mo

Homeownership

92.3%

Bachelor's or higher

41.8%

Median age

43.3

Average commute

20.6 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

166

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

1,242

$74.3M annual payroll

PPP loans

$18.7M

212 loans

Campaign donations

$45.8K

43% D, 25% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 49696, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 49696, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.8%

U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts

Diabetes

9.8%

U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts

Smoking

12.4%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

4.8%

U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 49696?: ZIP code 49696 is in Kingsley, MI (Grand Traverse County).
What county is ZIP code 49696 in?: ZIP code 49696 is mostly in Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
How many people live in ZIP code 49696?: About 10,477 people live in the 49696 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.