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Antrim County
Bellaire, MI
49615
49615 ZIP Code — Bellaire, MI
Antrim County, Michigan
ZIP code 49615 is located in
Bellaire ,
Michigan ,
within Antrim County .
It covers approximately 68.42 square miles and serves a population of
3,946 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 231 .
About ZIP code 49615
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $245,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $72,065. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 49615 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,946
Population density
58 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
009
Geography
Land area
68.42 sq mi
Water area
10.41 sq mi
Latitude
44.9639
Longitude
-85.2027
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
231
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.6%
44.8%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
33.3%
36.0%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
22.6%
16.0%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.5%
3.3%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$72,065
Median household income
$245,600
Median home value
43.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 418 10.6% 18 and over 3,528 89.4% 65 and over 1,472 37.3% Median age 60.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 3,698 91.8% Two or more races 173 4.3% Hispanic or Latino 81 2% Asian 26 0.6% Other race 24 0.6% Black or African American 19 0.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 6 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.6%
44.8%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
33.3%
36.0%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
22.6%
16.0%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.5%
3.3%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.0% $10k–$15k 5.4% $15k–$25k 8.8% $25k–$35k 9.2% $35k–$50k 11.1% $50k–$75k 15.2% $75k–$100k 17.8% $100k–$150k 15.0% $150k–$200k 11.6% $200k+ 3.8% Median income $72,065
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $245,600 Median rent / month $729 Owner occupied 86.2% Renter occupied 13.8% Vacant 45.5% Single-family detached 78.1% Large apartment buildings 1.3% Mobile homes 3.2% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.01
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 12.6% 1990–1999 12.2% 1980–1989 16.4% 1970–1979 19.9% 1960–1969 9.9% 1950–1959 10.1% 1940–1949 6.2% 1939 or earlier 8.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.8% 1 bedroom 6.1% 2 bedrooms 29.5% 3 bedrooms 40.9% 4 bedrooms 17.8% 5+ bedrooms 3.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.0% 1 vehicle 27.3% 2 vehicles 46.6% 3 or more 17.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 42.1% Electricity 15.8% Propane / LP gas 31.7% Fuel oil 0.3% Wood 8.3% No fuel used 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 981 50.7% Cohabiting couple 123 6.4% Male householder, no spouse 423 21.8% Female householder, no spouse 409 21.1% Households with children under 18 306 15.8% Households with seniors (65+) 969 50.1% Average household size 1.96
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.5% 11.1% Married 57.8% 60.4% Separated 0.4% 0.7% Widowed 4.0% 15.8% Divorced 13.3% 12.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
17.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.6% Bachelor's or higher 43.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 19 4.8% Kindergarten 22 5.5% Elementary school 176 44.0% High school 115 28.8% College / grad school 68 17.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.8%
Finance & real estate
8.0%
Professional & management
7.0%
Public administration
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 42.0% Service 13.5% Sales & office 24.8% Natural resources & construction 9.0% Production & transportation 10.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.3% Government 17.0% Self-employed 10.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 67.6% Carpool 13.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.7% Work from home 15.2% Other means 1.4% Avg commute (minutes) 23.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
12.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.7% Retirement income 37.9% Supplemental Security 4.8% Cash public assistance 1.9% Food stamps / SNAP 7.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.2% High blood pressure 40.7% High cholesterol 39.6% Diabetes 12.5% Heart disease 8.9% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 35.8% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 8.9% Cancer 9.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.8% Binge drinking 15.8% No physical activity 20.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.0% Depression 20.4% Fair or poor health 14.9% Poor mental health 13.9% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 8.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.6% Visited dentist 71.9% Cholesterol screening 94.1% Teeth loss 10.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 396 11.2%
Disability % Any disability 20.2% Under 18 7.5% 18–64 years 14.4% 65 and over 32.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.9% Public insurance 54.2% No insurance 5.7% Uninsured under 19 7.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,834 97.2% Spanish 13 0.3% Other Indo-European 13 0.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,892 98.6% Born in same state 3,876 98.2% Born in different state 3,004 76.1% Foreign born 16 0.4% Naturalized citizen 54 1.4% Not a US citizen 46 85.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 763 19.3% Italian 450 11.4% English 231 5.9% Arab 229 5.8% German 72 1.8%
Ancestry Count % Polish 39 1% Irish 21 0.5% Dutch 19 0.5% Norwegian 5 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 49.1% Internet access 92.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49615
What city is ZIP code 49615 in?
ZIP code 49615 is primarily assigned to Bellaire, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49615 in?
ZIP code 49615 falls within Antrim County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49615 have an older population?
37% of residents in ZIP code 49615 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 49615 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 49615 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 49615 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 49615 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 49615 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 49615 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 49615 in?
ZIP code 49615 observes the EST timezone.
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