Kalkaska County, MI ZIP Codes
Michigan (MI) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
17,979
population (2021)
+4.8%
pop change since 2010
26079
FIPS code
Kalkaska County ZIP code map
About Kalkaska County
Kalkaska County is located in Michigan and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 17,979 as of 2021,
an increase of
4.8% from 17,153 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Kalkaska County is 26079.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 17,979 |
| 2010 population | 17,153 |
| Change | +4.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| FIPS code | 26079 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Kalkaska County
ZIP codes for Kalkaska County, MI (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49633 | Fife Lake | Kalkaska | View map |
| 49646 | Kalkaska | Kalkaska | View map |
| 49676 | Rapid City | Kalkaska | View map |
| 49680 | South Boardman | Kalkaska | View map |
Demographics & statistics
17,398
Population
44.8
Median age
$58,129
Median household income
$31,873
Per capita income
$166,800
Median home value
$972
Median monthly rent
89.0%
Home ownership
14.1%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
10,700
Housing units
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
401
Under 5
379
422
5–9
399
624
10–14
590
503
15–19
475
423
20–24
399
1,032
25–34
975
1,045
35–44
987
1,069
45–54
1,011
662
55–59
626
833
60–64
788
1,212
65–74
1,145
519
75–84
490
200
85+
189
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,401 | 19.9% |
| 18 and over | 13,997 | 80.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,755 | 21.3% |
| Median age | 44.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.7%
Two or more races
2.8%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Black or African American
1.1%
Other race
1.1%
Asian
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,202 | 91.7% |
| Two or more races | 490 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 268 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 218 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 200 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 192 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 96 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
10.9%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
13.9%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k+
3.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.5% |
| $200k+ | 3.5% |
| Median income | $58,129 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.9%
$50k–$100k
15.0%
$100k–$150k
21.6%
$150k–$200k
16.8%
$200k–$300k
18.2%
$300k–$500k
12.2%
$500k–$1M
4.6%
$1M+
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,800 |
| Median rent / month | $972 |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.1% |
| Vacant | 35.9% |
| Single-family detached | 82.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 14.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.1% |
| 3 or more | 22.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.1% |
| Electricity | 7.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 39.0% |
| Fuel oil | 2.4% |
| Wood | 16.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,663 | 51.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 737 | 11.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,319 | 17.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,561 | 19.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,787 | 25.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,750 | 37.7% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.4% | 21.1% |
| Married | 53.5% | 55.4% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
8.6%
HS graduate
37.7%
Some college, no degree
24.4%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
12.5%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 209 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 143 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,626 | 49.2% |
| High school | 810 | 23.2% |
| College / grad school | 614 | 16.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Manufacturing
13.5%
Construction
11.5%
Retail trade
10.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Professional & management
8.3%
Other services
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Agriculture & mining
3.9%
Public administration
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.9% |
| Service | 19.5% |
| Sales & office | 21.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.1% |
| Production & transportation | 16.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.4% |
| Government | 10.3% |
| Self-employed | 8.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.2% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.5 |
Poverty
All people
14.1%
Under 18 years
15.5%
18 and over
13.8%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
33.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.4% |
| Retirement income | 29.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.7% |
| High cholesterol | 38.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 32.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.8% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 23.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.2% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 12.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 65.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 14.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,559 | 11.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 10.8% |
| 18–64 years | 17.7% |
| 65 and over | 35.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.8% |
| Public insurance | 49.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,618 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 82 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 65 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 10 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,236 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 17,097 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 14,360 | 82.4% |
| Foreign born | 139 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 162 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 99 | 71.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,594 | 14.9% |
| Italian | 2,045 | 11.8% |
| Arab | 1,058 | 6.1% |
| English | 635 | 3.6% |
| German | 462 | 2.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 127 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 71 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 44 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 33 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 91.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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