49729 ZIP Code — Ellsworth, MI

Antrim County, Michigan

ZIP code 49729 is located in Ellsworth, Michigan, within Antrim County. It covers approximately 37.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,463 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49729

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 $176,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,455. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 36% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 49729 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,463

population

37.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49729 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49729

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49729. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ellsworth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49622 Central Lake (5.6 mi) 49720 Charlevoix (8.1 mi) 49648 Kewadin (10.4 mi) 49727 East Jordan (11.4 mi) 49712 Boyne City (14 mi) 49615 Bellaire (14.4 mi) 49670 Northport (16.2 mi) 49629 Elk Rapids (18 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,463
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	37.21 sq mi
Water area	5.86 sq mi
Latitude	45.1623
Longitude	-85.2932
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	231

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.0%	44.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	36.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	25.5%	16.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,463

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$75,455

Median household income

$37,517

Per capita income

$176,800

Median home value

$1,018

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

2.8%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

928

Housing units

26.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

111

45–54

101

55–59

60–64

114

65–74

104

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	259	17.7%
18 and over	1,204	82.3%
65 and over	284	19.4%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Black or African American 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,382	92.8%
Two or more races	57	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	27	1.8%
Black or African American	13	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.6%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.0%	44.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	36.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	25.5%	16.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 0.2%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.2%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	21.3%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$75,455

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 26.6%

$200k–$300k 16.1%

$300k–$500k 15.8%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$176,800
Median rent / month	$1,018
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	37.2%
Single-family detached	94.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	22.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	28.3%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	23.0%
2 vehicles	42.9%
3 or more	31.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.1%
Electricity	9.3%
Propane / LP gas	49.1%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	18.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	360	56.8%
Cohabiting couple	73	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	121	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	80	12.6%
Households with children under 18	139	21.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	212	33.4%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	18.6%
Married	54.5%	61.4%
Separated	1.6%	1.5%
Widowed	5.0%	10.8%
Divorced	8.2%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 29.9%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	26.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	2.4%
Kindergarten	9	3.1%
Elementary school	143	48.5%
High school	72	24.4%
College / grad school	64	21.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Professional & management 16.9%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Retail trade 8.6%

Construction 8.0%

Other services 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Public administration 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 2.8%

Under 18 years 4.2%

18 and over 2.5%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	18.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	72.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	115	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	26.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.3%
Public insurance	32.6%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	12.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,422	97.2%
Spanish	32	2.3%
Other Indo-European	30	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,430	97.7%
Born in same state	1,427	97.5%
Born in different state	1,217	83.2%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	33	2.3%
Not a US citizen	8	24.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	195	13.3%
Italian	181	12.4%
English	165	11.3%
Arab	63	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	32	2.2%
Polish	16	1.1%
Norwegian	3	0.2%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49729

What city is ZIP code 49729 in?

ZIP code 49729 is primarily assigned to Ellsworth, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49729 in?

ZIP code 49729 falls within Antrim County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49729 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 49729 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49729 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 49729 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49729 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 49729 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49729?

The median home value in ZIP code 49729 is $176,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 49729 in?

ZIP code 49729 observes the EST timezone.