49680 ZIP Code — South Boardman, MI

Kalkaska County, Michigan

ZIP code 49680 is located in South Boardman, Michigan, within Kalkaska County. It covers approximately 55.28 square miles and serves a population of 2,170 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49680

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,426. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 49680 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,170

population

55.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49680 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49680

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49680. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Boardman	Acceptable
South Boardman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49633 Fife Lake (6.9 mi) 49646 Kalkaska (10.2 mi) 49690 Williamsburg (12.8 mi) 49649 Kingsley (14.4 mi) 49663 Manton (15.8 mi) 49676 Rapid City (16.8 mi) 49612 Alden (16.8 mi) 49686 Traverse City (16.9 mi) 49696 Traverse City (18.5 mi) 49651 Lake City (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,170
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	55.28 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	44.6271
Longitude	-85.2542
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	51.3%	48.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	33.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	15.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.7%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,170

Population

People per sq mi

35.5

Median age

$57,426

Median household income

$24,797

Per capita income

$139,600

Median home value

$1,030

Median monthly rent

92.1%

Home ownership

18.4%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

879

Housing units

11.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

190

25–34

162

156

35–44

132

141

45–54

120

55–59

60–64

120

65–74

102

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	495	22.8%
18 and over	1,675	77.2%
65 and over	313	14.4%
Median age	35.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%

Black or African American 3.9%

Two or more races 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,006	91.8%
Black or African American	86	3.9%
Two or more races	32	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	16	0.7%
Other race	16	0.7%
Asian	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.3%	48.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	33.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	15.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.7%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	19.1%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$57,426

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.1%

$50k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,600
Median rent / month	$1,030
Owner occupied	92.1%
Renter occupied	7.9%
Vacant	20.7%
Single-family detached	74.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	19.0%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	17.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.0%
Electricity	3.0%
Propane / LP gas	52.3%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	18.5%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	332	44.6%
Cohabiting couple	178	23.9%
Male householder, no spouse	115	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	119	16.0%
Households with children under 18	250	33.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	241	32.4%
Average household size	2.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.2%	31.3%
Married	39.0%	48.1%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	1.6%	4.4%
Divorced	13.2%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 15.3%

HS graduate 42.1%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.2%
Bachelor's or higher	11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	5.5%
Kindergarten	33	6.5%
Elementary school	250	49.1%
High school	112	22.0%
College / grad school	86	16.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.6%

Construction 15.0%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Professional & management 10.2%

Retail trade 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Other services 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Public administration 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.7%
Service	25.6%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	20.7%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.5%
Carpool	14.9%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	14.6%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 18.4%

Under 18 years 12.4%

18 and over 20.0%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 40.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	17.6%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	144	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.4%
Under 18	12.9%
18–64 years	26.5%
65 and over	33.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	47.5%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,066	95.2%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,162	99.6%
Born in same state	2,160	99.5%
Born in different state	1,785	82.3%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.4%
Not a US citizen	4	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	307	14.1%
French	231	10.6%
English	213	9.8%
Arab	155	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	49	2.3%
German	39	1.8%
Polish	6	0.3%
Dutch	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49680

What city is ZIP code 49680 in?

ZIP code 49680 is primarily assigned to South Boardman, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49680 in?

ZIP code 49680 falls within Kalkaska County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49680 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 49680 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49680?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49680?

18% of residents in ZIP code 49680 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49680 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 49680 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 49680 in?

ZIP code 49680 observes the EST timezone.