49637 ZIP Code — Grawn, MI

Grand Traverse County, Michigan

ZIP code 49637 is located in Grawn, Michigan, within Grand Traverse County. It covers approximately 22.22 square miles and serves a population of 3,605 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49637

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,088. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49637 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,605

population

22.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49637 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49637

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49637. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grawn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49620 Buckley (6.9 mi) 49643 Interlochen (7.3 mi) 49696 Traverse City (8.9 mi) 49649 Kingsley (9 mi) 49685 Traverse City (9.7 mi) 49684 Traverse City (10.5 mi) 49650 Lake Ann (11.4 mi) 49683 Thompsonville (13.1 mi) 49668 Mesick (14.8 mi) 49686 Traverse City (16 mi) 49625 Copemish (16.2 mi) 49621 Cedar (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,605
Population density	162 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	22.22 sq mi
Water area	3.32 sq mi
Latitude	44.6328
Longitude	-85.6929
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	43.8%	37.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	21.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.9%	6.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,605

Population

162

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$74,088

Median household income

$28,688

Per capita income

$180,500

Median home value

$1,135

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,387

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

117

10–14

112

302

15–19

289

225

20–24

216

128

25–34

122

170

35–44

163

189

45–54

181

159

55–59

153

217

60–64

208

160

65–74

153

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	772	21.4%
18 and over	2,833	78.6%
65 and over	430	11.9%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,405	90%
Two or more races	197	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	179	4.7%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	37.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	21.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.9%	6.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	24.4%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$74,088

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%

$50k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 25.7%

$200k–$300k 23.5%

$300k–$500k 9.7%

$500k–$1M 11.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,500
Median rent / month	$1,135
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	23.8%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	19.4%
1980–1989	21.0%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	11.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	55.3%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.7%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	43.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.4%
Electricity	5.5%
Propane / LP gas	11.6%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	12.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	615	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	219	19.6%
Male householder, no spouse	161	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	122	10.9%
Households with children under 18	385	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	309	27.7%
Average household size	3.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.8%	49.2%
Married	43.2%	38.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	2.3%	1.6%
Divorced	13.7%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 34.0%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 20.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 10.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	2.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	289	24.2%
High school	536	44.8%
College / grad school	345	28.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 15.3%

Retail trade 14.5%

Other services 14.3%

Construction 13.8%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Professional & management 6.7%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Public administration 2.2%

Information 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	5.3%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	20.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 14.5%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 8.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.2%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	148	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	46.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.1%
Public insurance	30.2%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,490	96.8%
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)	3,495	96.9%
Born in same state	3,477	96.4%
Born in different state	2,972	82.4%
Foreign born	18	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	110	3.1%
Not a US citizen	3	2.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	844	23.4%
French	245	6.8%
Arab	137	3.8%
English	119	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	50	1.4%
Polish	44	1.2%
Norwegian	26	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.0%
Internet access	96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49637

What city is ZIP code 49637 in?

ZIP code 49637 is primarily assigned to Grawn, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49637 in?

ZIP code 49637 falls within Grand Traverse County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49637 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 49637 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49637 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 49637 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49637?

The median home value in ZIP code 49637 is $180,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 49637?

ZIP code 49637 has an estimated population of 3,605 residents, with a density of 162 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49637 in?

ZIP code 49637 observes the EST timezone.