49636 ZIP Code — Glen Arbor, MI

Leelanau County, Michigan

ZIP code 49636 is located in Glen Arbor, Michigan, within Leelanau County. It covers approximately 13.53 square miles and serves a population of 584 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49636

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $727,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($115,313) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 66% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 41% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 49636 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

584

population

13.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49636 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49636

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49636. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glen Arbor	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49630 Empire (4.1 mi) 49664 Maple City (4.4 mi) 49650 Lake Ann (11 mi) 49621 Cedar (11.1 mi) 49640 Honor (11.8 mi) 49684 Traverse City (14.2 mi) 49653 Lake Leelanau (14.4 mi) 49654 Leland (15.5 mi) 49617 Beulah (17 mi) 49682 Suttons Bay (17.9 mi) 49643 Interlochen (18 mi) 49685 Traverse City (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	584
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	13.53 sq mi
Water area	7.61 sq mi
Latitude	44.8739
Longitude	-85.9841
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	17.0%	34.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	35.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	23.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	32.1%	7.2%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

584

Population

People per sq mi

67.9

Median age

$115,313

Median household income

$86,048

Per capita income

$727,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.2%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

11.0%

Unemployment

1,288

Housing units

66.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

134

65–74

105

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	34	5.8%
18 and over	550	94.2%
65 and over	339	58.0%
Median age	67.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Black or African American 2.6%

Other race 2.6%

Two or more races 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	538	87.6%
Hispanic or Latino	30	4.9%
Black or African American	16	2.6%
Other race	16	2.6%
Two or more races	14	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.0%	34.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	35.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	23.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	32.1%	7.2%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.4%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 8.9%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 31.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	8.9%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	25.0%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	31.2%
Median income	$115,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$200k–$300k 6.5%

$300k–$500k 14.7%

$500k–$1M 42.4%

$1M+ 33.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$727,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.2%
Renter occupied	4.8%
Vacant	77.6%
Single-family detached	58.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	17.7%
1990–1999	40.3%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	30.5%
3 bedrooms	27.4%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	34.6%
2 vehicles	49.3%
3 or more	13.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.6%
Electricity	16.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.5%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	165	56.5%
Cohabiting couple	36	12.3%
Male householder, no spouse	25	8.6%
Female householder, no spouse	66	22.6%
Households with children under 18	27	9.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	221	75.7%
Average household size	1.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	5.1%
Married	55.3%	67.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.1%	14.8%
Divorced	16.1%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.6%

HS graduate 9.9%

Some college, no degree 13.6%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 45.9%

Graduate / professional 20.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.4%
Bachelor's or higher	66.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	17	35.4%
High school	27	56.3%
College / grad school	4	8.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 23.8%

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Retail trade 13.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Construction 9.9%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Other services 4.5%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Public administration 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.0%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	4.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.8%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	22.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.0%
Carpool	1.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	41.1%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.8%
Retirement income	50.0%
Supplemental Security	15.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.5%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	42.6%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	40.3%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	12.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.6%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	18.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.0%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	10.7%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	6.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	78.2%
Cholesterol screening	96.3%
Teeth loss	7.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	15.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.3%
Public insurance	61.6%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	584	100.0%
Spanish	29	5.0%
Other Indo-European	29	5.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	555	95.0%
Born in same state	550	94.2%
Born in different state	292	50.0%
Foreign born	5	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	29	5.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	135	23.1%
French	100	17.1%
Polish	25	4.3%
English	15	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	11	1.9%
Arab	10	1.7%
Norwegian	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.0%
Internet access	98.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49636

What city is ZIP code 49636 in?

ZIP code 49636 is primarily assigned to Glen Arbor, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49636 in?

ZIP code 49636 falls within Leelanau County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49636 have an older population?

58% of residents in ZIP code 49636 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49636 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 49636 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49636?

67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 49636 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 49636 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 49636 in?

ZIP code 49636 observes the EST timezone.