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Manistee County
Eastlake, MI
49626
49626 ZIP Code — Eastlake, MI
Manistee County, Michigan
ZIP code 49626 is located in
Eastlake ,
Michigan ,
within Manistee County .
It covers approximately 0.53 square miles and serves a population of
202 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 231 .
About ZIP code 49626
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,900.
Median household income is $51,111. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 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 (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 49626 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
202
Population density
381 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
101
Geography
Land area
0.53 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
44.2449
Longitude
-86.2954
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
231
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.8%
47.3%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
33.3%
35.4%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
2.9%
13.8%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.6%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$51,111
Median household income
$115,900
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 20 9.9% 18 and over 182 90.1% 65 and over 79 39.1% Median age 56.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
4.3%
Group Count % White 183 88% American Indian / Alaska Native 9 4.3% Hispanic or Latino 6 2.9% Two or more races 6 2.9% Other race 4 1.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.8%
47.3%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
33.3%
35.4%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
2.9%
13.8%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.6%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.1% $10k–$15k 3.1% $15k–$25k 9.4% $25k–$35k 14.6% $35k–$50k 15.6% $50k–$75k 28.1% $75k–$100k 10.4% $100k–$150k 8.3% $150k–$200k 4.2% $200k+ 3.1% Median income $51,111
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $115,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 99.0% Renter occupied 1.0% Vacant 39.6% Single-family detached 91.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.2% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.05
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.3% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 11.9% 1990–1999 4.4% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 16.4% 1960–1969 18.2% 1950–1959 13.2% 1940–1949 6.9% 1939 or earlier 27.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 11.9% 2 bedrooms 40.3% 3 bedrooms 42.1% 4 bedrooms 5.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.1% 1 vehicle 35.4% 2 vehicles 45.8% 3 or more 15.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 89.6% Electricity 4.2% Fuel oil 5.2% Wood 1.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 45 46.9% Cohabiting couple 14 14.6% Male householder, no spouse 11 11.5% Female householder, no spouse 26 27.1% Households with children under 18 11 11.5% Households with seniors (65+) 56 58.3% Average household size 2.10
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.3% 23.3% Married 49.5% 43.3% Separated 0.0% 1.1% Widowed 0.0% 15.6% Divorced 24.2% 16.7%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.5%
Some college, no degree
27.9%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.5% Bachelor's or higher 17.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 12.5% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 4 25.0% High school 9 56.3% College / grad school 1 6.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
23.0%
Education & healthcare
17.2%
Public administration
8.0%
Professional & management
5.7%
Finance & real estate
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 9.2% Service 35.6% Sales & office 36.8% Natural resources & construction 2.3% Production & transportation 16.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.9% Government 10.3% Self-employed 5.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 91.6% Carpool 8.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 14.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.1%
Female-led households
8.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 59.4% Retirement income 51.0% Supplemental Security 5.2% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 10.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.4% High blood pressure 37.6% High cholesterol 37.6% Diabetes 12.5% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 11.0% Arthritis 34.5% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 9.0% Cancer 8.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.3% Binge drinking 17.4% No physical activity 21.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.1% Depression 21.4% Fair or poor health 15.7% Poor mental health 15.5% Poor physical health 12.1% No health insurance 9.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.0% Visited dentist 69.6% Cholesterol screening 93.0% Teeth loss 12.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 19 10.4%
Disability % Any disability 23.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 9.7% 65 and over 48.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 79.7% Public insurance 50.0% No insurance 2.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 195 96.5% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 199 98.5% Born in same state 199 98.5% Born in different state 178 88.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 3 1.5% Not a US citizen 3 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 25 12.4% Arab 18 8.9% French 16 7.9%
Ancestry Count % Polish 9 4.5% English 3 1.5% German 1 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.5% Internet access 88.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49626
What city is ZIP code 49626 in?
ZIP code 49626 is primarily assigned to Eastlake, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49626 in?
ZIP code 49626 falls within Manistee County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49626 have an older population?
39% of residents in ZIP code 49626 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 49626 have a large retiree population?
59% of households in ZIP code 49626 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49626?
The median home value in ZIP code 49626 is $115,900.
Does ZIP code 49626 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 49626 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 49626 in?
ZIP code 49626 observes the EST timezone.
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