49620 ZIP Code — Buckley, MI

Wexford County, Michigan

ZIP code 49620 is located in Buckley, Michigan, within Wexford County. It covers approximately 58.80 square miles and serves a population of 2,813 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49620

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,393. 43% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49620 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,813

population

58.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49620 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49620

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49620. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buckley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49637 Grawn (6.9 mi) 49649 Kingsley (7.7 mi) 49668 Mesick (8 mi) 49643 Interlochen (10.3 mi) 49625 Copemish (11 mi) 49683 Thompsonville (11.5 mi) 49696 Traverse City (15 mi) 49663 Manton (15.6 mi) 49685 Traverse City (16.2 mi) 49618 Boon (16.7 mi) 49650 Lake Ann (16.7 mi) 49638 Harrietta (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,813
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	58.80 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	44.5336
Longitude	-85.6847
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	231

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.7%	49.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	34.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	13.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.9%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,813

Population

People per sq mi

36.8

Median age

$68,393

Median household income

$25,790

Per capita income

$180,200

Median home value

$979

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

973

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

120

Under 5

102

117

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

217

25–34

184

198

35–44

168

136

45–54

116

55–59

60–64

205

65–74

175

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	770	27.4%
18 and over	2,043	72.6%
65 and over	502	17.8%
Median age	36.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

Two or more races 3.5%

Black or African American 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Asian 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,633	93.1%
Two or more races	99	3.5%
Black or African American	42	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.7%
Asian	16	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15	0.5%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.7%	49.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	34.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	13.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.9%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 22.6%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	22.6%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$68,393

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 27.3%

$300k–$500k 13.2%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,200
Median rent / month	$979
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	82.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	30.9%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	21.2%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	8.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	53.3%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	49.9%
3 or more	29.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	7.3%
Propane / LP gas	65.0%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	16.5%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	578	61.0%
Cohabiting couple	72	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	137	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	160	16.9%
Households with children under 18	373	39.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	365	38.5%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.2%	23.6%
Married	55.3%	56.1%
Separated	0.8%	0.6%
Widowed	2.1%	11.4%
Divorced	9.6%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 24.9%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	9.0%
Kindergarten	73	11.1%
Elementary school	277	42.2%
High school	201	30.6%
College / grad school	47	7.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Retail trade 18.7%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Construction 7.4%

Other services 7.1%

Professional & management 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Public administration 2.6%

Information 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.3%
Service	23.8%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.4%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	14.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 10.7%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 29.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	31.9%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	5.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	20.6%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	211	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	13.8%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	29.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.0%
Public insurance	47.1%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,591	92.1%
Spanish	50	1.9%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	46	1.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,729	97.0%
Born in same state	2,719	96.7%
Born in different state	2,317	82.4%
Foreign born	10	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	84	3.0%
Not a US citizen	23	27.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	352	12.5%
Italian	278	9.9%
Arab	87	3.1%
English	55	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	42	1.5%
Polish	24	0.9%
Irish	5	0.2%
Norwegian	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	98.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49620

What city is ZIP code 49620 in?

ZIP code 49620 is primarily assigned to Buckley, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49620 in?

ZIP code 49620 falls within Wexford County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49620 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 49620 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49620 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 49620 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49620 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 49620 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49620?

The median home value in ZIP code 49620 is $180,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 49620 in?

ZIP code 49620 observes the EST timezone.