49648 ZIP Code — Kewadin, MI

Antrim County, Michigan

ZIP code 49648 is located in Kewadin, Michigan, within Antrim County. It covers approximately 27.27 square miles and serves a population of 2,572 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49648

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $390,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,995. 49% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 49648 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,572

population

27.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49648 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49648

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49648. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kewadin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49622 Central Lake (6.3 mi) 49629 Elk Rapids (7.6 mi) 49615 Bellaire (8.1 mi) 49729 Ellsworth (10.4 mi) 49676 Rapid City (10.7 mi) 49612 Alden (12 mi) 49682 Suttons Bay (14.7 mi) 49686 Traverse City (15.8 mi) 49690 Williamsburg (16 mi) 49727 East Jordan (16.5 mi) 49670 Northport (16.5 mi) 49659 Mancelona (17 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,572
Population density	94 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	27.27 sq mi
Water area	22.58 sq mi
Latitude	45.0172
Longitude	-85.3493
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	30.0%	44.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	48.0%	36.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	16.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	6.7%	3.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,572

Population

People per sq mi

57.2

Median age

$85,995

Median household income

$49,088

Per capita income

$390,900

Median home value

$1,232

Median monthly rent

88.7%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

1,939

Housing units

50.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

142

35–44

155

119

45–54

130

55–59

107

122

60–64

134

258

65–74

283

139

75–84

153

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	362	14.1%
18 and over	2,210	85.9%
65 and over	905	35.2%
Median age	57.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Two or more races 1.1%

Other race 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,532	97.3%
Hispanic or Latino	31	1.2%
Two or more races	28	1.1%
Other race	7	0.3%
Black or African American	3	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.0%	44.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	48.0%	36.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	16.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	6.7%	3.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 10.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	23.8%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	10.5%
Median income	$85,995

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 15.9%

$500k–$1M 28.8%

$1M+ 13.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$390,900
Median rent / month	$1,232
Owner occupied	88.7%
Renter occupied	11.3%
Vacant	40.6%
Single-family detached	88.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.2%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	18.9%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	14.8%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	8.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	46.6%
4 bedrooms	22.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	48.8%
3 or more	23.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.1%
Electricity	7.1%
Propane / LP gas	26.2%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	5.5%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	771	62.5%
Cohabiting couple	49	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	146	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	268	21.7%
Households with children under 18	244	19.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	616	49.9%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.1%	15.6%
Married	74.2%	64.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.3%	10.8%
Divorced	5.4%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 18.9%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 30.3%

Graduate / professional 20.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	50.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	8.8%
Kindergarten	50	13.4%
Elementary school	116	31.0%
High school	115	30.7%
College / grad school	60	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.2%

Construction 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.3%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Agriculture & mining 10.1%

Finance & real estate 10.0%

Professional & management 8.6%

Retail trade 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Other services 2.6%

Public administration 1.4%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.2%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 15.4%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 28.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.9%
Retirement income	41.1%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	8.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	41.0%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	36.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	10.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	7.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	73.7%
Cholesterol screening	94.8%
Teeth loss	9.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	191	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	15.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.9%
Public insurance	54.2%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,493	96.9%
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)	2,500	97.2%
Born in same state	2,500	97.2%
Born in different state	1,979	76.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	72	2.8%
Not a US citizen	5	6.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	445	17.3%
Italian	340	13.2%
Arab	163	6.3%
German	84	3.3%
English	80	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	34	1.3%
Dutch	31	1.2%
Irish	20	0.8%
Norwegian	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.0%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49648

What city is ZIP code 49648 in?

ZIP code 49648 is primarily assigned to Kewadin, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49648 in?

ZIP code 49648 falls within Antrim County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49648 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 49648 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 49648 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 49648 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49648 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 49648 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49648?

51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 49648 in?

ZIP code 49648 observes the EST timezone.