49670 ZIP Code — Northport, MI

Leelanau County, Michigan

ZIP code 49670 is located in Northport, Michigan, within Leelanau County. It covers approximately 36.80 square miles and serves a population of 1,732 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49670

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 $451,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($86,574) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 61% 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 20 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 32% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 49670 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,732

population

36.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49670 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49670

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49670. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Northport	Acceptable
Northport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49654 Leland (10.9 mi) 49653 Lake Leelanau (13.1 mi) 49682 Suttons Bay (13.2 mi) 49729 Ellsworth (16.2 mi) 49648 Kewadin (16.5 mi) 49622 Central Lake (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,732
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	36.80 sq mi
Water area	0.72 sq mi
Latitude	45.1563
Longitude	-85.6252
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	38.1%	34.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	35.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	23.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	10.1%	7.2%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,732

Population

People per sq mi

60.6

Median age

$86,574

Median household income

$58,106

Per capita income

$451,700

Median home value

$1,313

Median monthly rent

94.3%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

1,650

Housing units

57.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

105

60–64

214

65–74

228

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	218	12.6%
18 and over	1,514	87.4%
65 and over	742	42.8%
Median age	60.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,651	94.3%
Two or more races	45	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19	1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	17	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.9%
Other race	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.1%	34.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	35.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	23.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	10.1%	7.2%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 8.6%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k+ 14.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	8.6%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	13.7%
$200k+	14.1%
Median income	$86,574

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 21.6%

$500k–$1M 25.2%

$1M+ 16.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$451,700
Median rent / month	$1,313
Owner occupied	94.3%
Renter occupied	5.7%
Vacant	54.8%
Single-family detached	91.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	2.7%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	18.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	15.5%
3 bedrooms	40.3%
4 bedrooms	20.7%
5+ bedrooms	14.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.3%
1 vehicle	30.2%
2 vehicles	41.3%
3 or more	28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.1%
Electricity	18.4%
Propane / LP gas	40.7%
Fuel oil	3.0%
Wood	5.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	477	62.3%
Cohabiting couple	19	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	98	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	172	22.5%
Households with children under 18	134	17.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	478	62.4%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	15.8%
Married	66.0%	64.2%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	4.4%	9.1%
Divorced	5.0%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 13.8%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 33.5%

Graduate / professional 23.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.9%
Bachelor's or higher	57.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	4.3%
Kindergarten	20	8.6%
Elementary school	41	17.7%
High school	60	25.9%
College / grad school	101	43.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Professional & management 15.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.3%

Retail trade 9.7%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Construction 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 3.0%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.8%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	14.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.6%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	32.2%
Other means	3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 8.3%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.1%
Retirement income	48.3%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	40.3%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	37.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	10.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.9%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	18.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	6.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	76.3%
Cholesterol screening	95.6%
Teeth loss	8.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	181	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	20.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.7%
Public insurance	51.0%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,672	96.5%
Spanish	25	1.5%
Other Indo-European	25	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,670	96.4%
Born in same state	1,670	96.4%
Born in different state	1,117	64.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	62	3.6%
Not a US citizen	46	74.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	386	22.3%
Italian	207	12%
English	99	5.7%
Polish	57	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	56	3.2%
German	13	0.8%
Dutch	13	0.8%
Norwegian	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.2%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49670

What city is ZIP code 49670 in?

ZIP code 49670 is primarily assigned to Northport, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49670 in?

ZIP code 49670 falls within Leelanau County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49670 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 49670 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49670 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 49670 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 49670 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 49670 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49670?

57% 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 49670 in?

ZIP code 49670 observes the EST timezone.