ZIP code 49686
Where is ZIP code 49686?
Traverse City, Michigan
Grand Traverse County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 49686 belongs to Traverse City, Michigan in Grand Traverse County. 49686 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 231. About 25,492 people live in the 49686 area, where the median household income is $71,609. The closest ZIP codes are 49685 (Traverse City, 4.3 mi northeast), 49696 (Traverse City, 4.3 mi northeast) and 49684 (Traverse City, 5.5 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 49686 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Traverse City |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Grand Traverse County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 231 |
| Coordinates | 44.7631, -85.6206 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 496 |
Population and income in 49686
| Population | 25,492 · higher than 87% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 539 · higher than 72% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.5 years · higher than 69% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $71,609 · higher than 55% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $50,606 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 46% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $344,700 · higher than 89% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,227 a month |
| Housing units | 13,547 |
| Households | 12,007 (2.07 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 28% |
| Land area | 47.31 sq mi (plus 26.19 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49686. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 49686
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49685 | Traverse City, MI | 4.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 49696 | Traverse City, MI | 4.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 49684 | Traverse City, MI | 5.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 49610 | Acme, MI | 6.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 49637 | Grawn, MI | 9.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 49690 | Williamsburg, MI | 9.5 mi E | Standard |
| 49666 | Mayfield, MI | 10.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 49650 | Lake Ann, MI | 11.6 mi W | Standard |
| 49621 | Cedar, MI | 11.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 49643 | Interlochen, MI | 11.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 49649 | Kingsley, MI | 13.8 mi S | Standard |
| 49629 | Elk Rapids, MI | 13.9 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 49686 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 49686
123 MAIN ST
TRAVERSE CITY MI 49686
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Barlow: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (49686-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Traverse City, MI
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 49686?
- 49686 is a Traverse City, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 49686 in?
- ZIP code 49686 is in Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 49686 in?
- 49686 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 49686?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 49686 use area code 231.
- What is the population of ZIP code 49686?
- About 25,492 people live in ZIP code 49686, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 49686?
- The median household income in 49686 is $71,609 a year, higher than 55% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 49686?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 49686 are 49685 (Traverse City, 4.3 miles), 49696 (Traverse City, 4.3 miles), 49684 (Traverse City, 5.5 miles) and 49610 (Acme, 6.7 miles).