ZIP code 49796
Where is ZIP code 49796?
Walloon Lake, Michigan
Charlevoix County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 49796 belongs to Walloon Lake, Michigan in Charlevoix County. 49796 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Walloon Lake post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 231. About 359 people live in the 49796 area, where the median household income is $87,434. The closest ZIP codes are 49713 (Boyne Falls, 4.3 mi southeast), 49712 (Boyne City, 5.9 mi southwest) and 49770 (Petoskey, 6.3 mi north).
| ZIP code | 49796 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Walloon Lake |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Charlevoix County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 231 |
| Coordinates | 45.2661, -84.9337 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 497 |
Population and income in 49796
| Population | 359 · lower than 91% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 227 · higher than 62% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 50.2 years · higher than 78% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 57% / 43% |
| Median household income | $87,434 · higher than 79% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $78,342 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 49% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $282,300 · higher than 80% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 304 |
| Households | 163 (2.2 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 86% / 14% |
| Land area | 1.58 sq mi (plus 0.43 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49796. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 49796
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49713 | Boyne Falls, MI | 4.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 49712 | Boyne City, MI | 5.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 49770 | Petoskey, MI | 6.3 mi N | Standard |
| 49711 | Bay Shore, MI | 10.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 49722 | Conway, MI | 10.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 49764 | Oden, MI | 12 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 49727 | East Jordan, MI | 12.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 49706 | Alanson, MI | 13.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 49720 | Charlevoix, MI | 14.4 mi W | Standard |
| 49730 | Elmira, MI | 14.4 mi S | Standard |
| 49795 | Vanderbilt, MI | 15.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 49799 | Wolverine, MI | 16 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 49796 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 49796
PO BOX 123
WALLOON LAKE MI 49796
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (49796-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 49796?
- 49796 is a Walloon Lake, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 49796 in?
- ZIP code 49796 is in Charlevoix County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 49796 in?
- 49796 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 49796?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 49796 use area code 231.
- What is the population of ZIP code 49796?
- About 359 people live in ZIP code 49796, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 49796?
- The median household income in 49796 is $87,434 a year, higher than 79% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- Can I use 49796 for a street address?
- No. 49796 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Walloon Lake use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49796?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 49796 are 49713 (Boyne Falls, 4.3 miles), 49712 (Boyne City, 5.9 miles), 49770 (Petoskey, 6.3 miles) and 49711 (Bay Shore, 10.2 miles).