Zip code 49642: Idlewild, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 49642?

49642 is assigned to Idlewild, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 49642 in?

49642 is in Lake County, Michigan.

Q: What is the population of 49642?

About 985 people live in 49642, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 49642?

The median household income in 49642 is $26,950.

Q: What zip codes are near 49642?

The closest zip codes to 49642 are 49304, 49623, 49309, 49656, 49402.

Residential delivery areaLake CountyEastern Time

Population

985

Median household income

$27K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$116K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$763/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

15 sq mi

65 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 49642

49642 is a small-town zip code in Idlewild, Michigan (Lake County), covering 15 sq mi of land. About 985 people live here, or 65 per square mile. The median resident is 42.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $26,950 a year, about 33% of the national median of $80,734. 37.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $116,100, or 4.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $763 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 43.3 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; food service; and sales.

How 49642 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute43.3 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min7th of 941 in MI
Housing vacancy64.8%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%23rd of 958 in MI
Rent-burdened renters86.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%32nd of 931 in MI
Poverty rate37.6%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%21st of 959 in MI
Residents 65 and older27.8%
95th
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%180th of 962 in MI
Homeownership rate81.9%
83rd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%587th of 958 in MI
Median age42.2
73rd
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2552nd of 962 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.466
73rd
U.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465158th of 958 in MI
Diversity index59
70th
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.358th of 962 in MI
Veterans6.9%
65th
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%459th of 962 in MI
Uninsured rate6.2%
44th
U.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%278th of 961 in MI
Work from home8.2%
23rd
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%599th of 961 in MI
Residents under 1817.5%
16th
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%686th of 962 in MI
Self-employed workers6.5%
14th
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%778th of 961 in MI
Government workers9.3%
14th
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%696th of 961 in MI
Population density65/sq mi
9th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi621st of 962 in MI
Tech workers0.5%
6th
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%771st of 961 in MI
Median gross rent$763
5th
U.S. $1,413 · MI $1,129716th of 851 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher12.4%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%848th of 961 in MI
Per capita income$21,211
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735929th of 962 in MI
Median home value$116,100
4th
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600853rd of 946 in MI
Unemployment rate1.6%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%869th of 961 in MI
Broadband access76.2%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MI 90.5%920th of 958 in MI
Foreign-born residents0.3%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%876th of 962 in MI
Population985
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761819th of 962 in MI
Median household income$26,950
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875950th of 952 in MI
Median earnings per worker$21,967
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178945th of 960 in MI
Healthcare workers1.6%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%938th of 961 in MI

Measure	49642	Lake	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Average commuteWeakness	43.3 min	34 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	99th	7th of 941
Housing vacancy	64.8%	61.4%	11.8%	10.1%	99th	23rd of 958
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	86.6%	59.1%	50.4%	51.1%	99th	32nd of 931
Poverty rateWeakness	37.6%	20.5%	13.2%	12.5%	98th	21st of 959
Residents 65 and older	27.8%	27.2%	18.6%	17.2%	95th	180th of 962
Homeownership rateStrength	81.9%	82%	73.2%	65.2%	83rd	587th of 958
Median age	42.2	50.5	40.2	38.9	73rd	552nd of 962
Income inequality (Gini)	0.466	0.429	0.465	0.483	73rd	158th of 958
Diversity index	59	41.2	45.3	61.4	70th	58th of 962
Veterans	6.9%	8.4%	5.8%	6.2%	65th	459th of 962
Uninsured rate	6.2%	7.3%	4.9%	8.4%	44th	278th of 961
Work from home	8.2%	9.9%	13.5%	15.1%	23rd	599th of 961
Residents under 18	17.5%	14.8%	21.2%	22%	16th	686th of 962
Self-employed workers	6.5%	11.4%	8.6%	10%	14th	778th of 961
Government workers	9.3%	9.9%	11.6%	14.5%	14th	696th of 961
Population density	65/sq mi	22/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	9th	621st of 962
Tech workers	0.5%	1.1%	3.1%	3.8%	6th	771st of 961
Median gross rent	$763	$875	$1,129	$1,413	5th	716th of 851
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.4%	12.7%	32.4%	35.7%	5th	848th of 961
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,211	$28,058	$40,735	$44,673	4th	929th of 962
Median home value	$116,100	$133,900	$231,600	$332,700	4th	853rd of 946
Unemployment rateStrength	1.6%	7.4%	5.7%	5.2%	3rd	869th of 961
Broadband accessWeakness	76.2%	81.2%	90.5%	91%	2nd	920th of 958
Foreign-born residents	0.3%	1%	7.2%	14.1%	2nd	876th of 962
Population	985	12,563	10,077,761	334,922,499	1st	819th of 962
Median household incomeWeakness	$26,950	$50,805	$72,875	$80,734	1st	950th of 952
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$21,967	$32,334	$47,178	$49,666	1st	945th of 960
Healthcare workers	1.6%	6.2%	10.1%	9.7%	1st	938th of 961

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

17%

18–24

11%

25–34

35–44

45–54

11%

55–64

13%

65–74

15%

75+

Median age

42.2

Under 18

17.5%

65 and over

27.8%

Race and ethnicity

White49%
Black41%
Hispanic5%
Asian0%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.8%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

75.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 382
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 57.9%
Married couples: 41.6%
Living alone: 34.8%
Veterans (of adults): 6.9%
Male / female: 64% / 36%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

40%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

0.5%

Median household income

49642

$26,950

Lake Co.

$50,805

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,211

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

37.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.466

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

49642

$116,100

Lake Co.

$133,900

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

49642

$763

Lake Co.

$875

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

68%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.3%

20+ units

0.6%

Mobile home

29%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,086
Owner-occupied: 81.9%
Vacant: 64.8%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 4.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 86.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 31.3%
Home value to income: 4.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

86%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

26%

20–29

30–44

10%

45–59

60+

52%

Average commute

43.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

45.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

43%

Food service

10%

Sales

Management

Transportation and moving

Arts, media and sports

Construction and repair

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Office and admin

Healthcare

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Computer and math

0.5%

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Industries

Manufacturing

48%

Retail

14%

Education

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Restaurants and hotels

Health care and social assistance

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Information

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Public administration

0.8%

Wholesale

0.8%

Median earnings per worker

$21,967

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

0.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	49642	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$35,962	$74,888
Service	$25,607	$26,804
Sales and office	$70,714	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$70,000	$49,199
Production and transportation	$21,374	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

24%

High school

37%

Some college

23%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 76%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
Households with broadband: 76.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 12%
No internet access: 23%
Without health insurance: 6.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Idlewild
State: Michigan
County: Lake County
Center point: 43.9042° N, 85.7840° W
Land area: 15 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 49642

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
49304	Baldwin, MI	4.4 mi	5,408	$45,991	$116,000
49623	Chase, MI	4.6 mi	986	$60,147	$132,900
49309	Bitely, MI	11 mi	1,859	$42,566	$151,600
49656	Luther, MI	11 mi	1,908	$56,656	$135,500
49402	Branch, MI	12 mi	1,411	$51,324	$169,800
49677	Reed City, MI	12 mi	7,028	$59,112	$142,000
49338	Paris, MI	13 mi	1,971	$69,375	$161,900
49312	Brohman, MI	15 mi	194	$40,694	$120,500
49644	Irons, MI	16 mi	1,715	$54,013	$175,400
49458	Walhalla, MI	17 mi	169	$113,077	$57,800
49639	Hersey, MI	19 mi	2,634	$64,388	$153,100
49459	Walkerville, MI	19 mi	1,524	$55,806	$108,300

Questions about 49642

What city is zip code 49642?

49642 is assigned to Idlewild, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 49642 in?

49642 is in Lake County, Michigan.

What is the population of 49642?

About 985 people live in 49642, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 49642 in?

49642 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 49642?

The median household income in 49642 is $26,950.

What zip codes are near 49642?

The closest zip codes to 49642 are 49304, 49623, 49309, 49656, 49402.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49642, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.