Benzie County, MI ZIP Codes
Michigan (MI) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
18,223
population (2021)
+4.0%
pop change since 2010
26019
FIPS code
Benzie County ZIP code map
About Benzie County
Benzie County is located in Michigan and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 18,223 as of 2021,
an increase of
4% from 17,525 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Benzie County is 26019.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 18,223 |
| 2010 population | 17,525 |
| Change | +4.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| FIPS code | 26019 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Benzie County
ZIP codes for Benzie County, MI (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49616 | Benzonia | Benzie | View map |
| 49617 | Beulah | Benzie | View map |
| 49628 | Elberta | Benzie | View map |
| 49635 | Frankfort | Benzie | View map |
| 49640 | Honor | Benzie | View map |
| 49650 | Lake Ann | Benzie | View map |
| 49683 | Thompsonville | Benzie | View map |
Demographics & statistics
15,435
Population
51.3
Median age
$68,254
Median household income
$38,872
Per capita income
$242,983
Median home value
$933
Median monthly rent
88.4%
Home ownership
12.1%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
10,309
Housing units
32.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
324
Under 5
320
340
5–9
336
390
10–14
386
408
15–19
404
351
20–24
347
702
25–34
694
771
35–44
763
945
45–54
936
611
55–59
604
786
60–64
778
1,225
65–74
1,213
669
75–84
663
236
85+
233
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,614 | 16.4% |
| 18 and over | 12,821 | 83.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,239 | 27.9% |
| Median age | 51.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.7%
Two or more races
2.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Other race
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Black or African American
0.8%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,358 | 90.7% |
| Two or more races | 416 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 393 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 236 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 156 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 123 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
9.5%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
15.4%
$75k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
6.4%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.4% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $68,254 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.8%
$50k–$100k
8.4%
$100k–$150k
10.5%
$150k–$200k
14.0%
$200k–$300k
26.6%
$300k–$500k
21.7%
$500k–$1M
10.5%
$1M+
2.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $242,983 |
| Median rent / month | $933 |
| Owner occupied | 88.4% |
| Renter occupied | 11.6% |
| Vacant | 39.9% |
| Single-family detached | 86.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 6.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.4% |
| 3 or more | 23.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.0% |
| Electricity | 9.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 38.0% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 11.2% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,413 | 53.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 508 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 972 | 15.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,385 | 22.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,280 | 19.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,809 | 44.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.6% | 20.7% |
| Married | 53.8% | 54.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 14.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
29.6%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
13.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 125 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 162 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,101 | 38.3% |
| High school | 745 | 31.2% |
| College / grad school | 577 | 20.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.9%
Retail trade
12.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.8%
Manufacturing
9.7%
Construction
8.0%
Professional & management
6.9%
Other services
6.5%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Public administration
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.8% |
| Service | 21.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.1% |
| Production & transportation | 14.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.7% |
| Government | 14.6% |
| Self-employed | 8.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.6% |
| Carpool | 6.1% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.4 |
Poverty
All people
12.1%
Under 18 years
13.9%
18 and over
11.8%
Married-couple families
6.0%
Female-led households
23.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 49.2% |
| Retirement income | 41.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.7% |
| High cholesterol | 37.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 33.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 8.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 8.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.7% |
| Visited dentist | 70.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.8% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,335 | 10.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.3% |
| Under 18 | 6.3% |
| 18–64 years | 14.8% |
| 65 and over | 25.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.7% |
| Public insurance | 46.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,791 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 79 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 52 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,172 | 98.5% |
| Born in same state | 15,131 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 11,968 | 77.7% |
| Foreign born | 41 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 263 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 143 | 50.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,707 | 17.5% |
| Italian | 1,720 | 11.1% |
| Arab | 618 | 4% |
| English | 572 | 3.7% |
| Polish | 457 | 3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 225 | 1.5% |
| Dutch | 105 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 82 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.1% |
| Internet access | 93.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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