49730 Zip Code Profile

49730 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Elmira, Michigan. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $49,640/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 49730 is $42,026.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 49730 earn an average of $29,607/year. Women earn only $16,918/year.

780 people in 49730 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 49730? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 24.5 minutes.

The median age here is 42. There are 1,107 men and 1,080 women. The median age for men is 43 while for women the median age is 41.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,029 people (out of the 2,187 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 798 homes, and 17 businesses every day. 20 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

49730 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 45 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Ottawa, Canada!) and -85 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,285 feet above sea levell.

Neighborhood Link provides FREE neighborhood websites to over 35,000 neighborhoods, HOAs, condo associations, and other local groups across the US. If your neighborhood isn't listed here yet, contact us and we'll set up your site right away!

• Antrim County Farmers Market
• AuSable Artisan Village
• Boyne City Farmers Market
• Charlevoix Farmers Market
• Charlovoix Farmers Market
• City of Grayling Farm Market
• Downtown Petoskey Farmers Market

• East Jordan Farmers Market
• Elk Rapids Farmers Market
• Gaylord Downtown Farmers Market
• Gaylord West Farmers Market
• Kalkaska Farmers Market
• Wildwood Ridge Association

• Demographics

• Total Population: 2,187
• White Population: 2,159
• Black Population: 6
• Hispanic Population: 23
• Asian Population: 22
• Hawaiian Population: 4
• Indian Population: 35
• Male Population: 1,107
• Female Population: 1,080
• Median Age: 42
• Median Age of Males: 43
• Median Age of Females: 41

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Michigan
• County: Otsego
• City: Elmira
• Longitude: -84.9
• Latitude: 45.0
• Elevation: 1,286 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 231

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 753
• Drive alone: 607
• Carpool: 107
• Public transit: 16
• Ride bikes or walk: 20


• Average commute time: 24.5 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 34
•    5 - 9: 36
•    10 - 14: 80
•    15 - 19: 118
•    20 - 24: 203
•    25 - 29: 63
•    30 - 34: 113
•    35 - 39: 22
•    40 - 44: 6
•    45 - 59: 43
•    60 - 89: 22
•    90 plus: 13

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $118,600
• Average Annual Household Income: $47,371
• Businesses: 18
• Employees: 109
• Annual Payroll: $2,421,000
• Average Family Income: $49,640
• Median Family Income: $37,197
• Average Income for Men: $29,607
• Average Income for Women: $16,918

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 01
• Congressional District Land Area: 24887.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
• US House Representative: Dan Benishek (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 137
• State FIPS Code: 26

Neighborhood Link provides free websites to thousands of farmer's markets across the US. If you notice a farmers market that isn't listed here yet, contact us and we'll set up a site right away!

View all schools in Elmira

Primary Schools

Elmira Montessori School

2473 Ray Street

Elmira, MI 49730

(231) 546-3311