Zip code 49645: Kaleva, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 49645?

49645 is assigned to Kaleva, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 49645 in?

49645 is in Manistee County, Michigan.

Q: What is the population of 49645?

About 1,923 people live in 49645, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 49645?

The median household income in 49645 is $56,300.

Q: What zip codes are near 49645?

The closest zip codes to 49645 are 49619, 49614, 49625, 49675, 49689.

Residential delivery areaManistee CountyEastern Time

Population

1,923

Median household income

$56K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$145K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$992/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

44 sq mi

43 people/sq mi

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

About 49645

49645 is a rural zip code in Kaleva, Michigan (Manistee County), covering 44 sq mi of land. About 1,923 people live here, or 43 per square mile. The median resident is 46.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $56,300 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $145,200, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $992 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.8 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; management; and sales.

How 49645 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate12.9%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%47th of 961 in MI
Housing vacancy31.7%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%203rd of 958 in MI
Residents 65 and older27%
95th
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%200th of 962 in MI
Median age46.9
91st
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2312th of 962 in MI
Veterans9.3%
86th
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%213th of 962 in MI
Poverty rate20.2%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%135th of 959 in MI
Homeownership rate82.2%
83rd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%576th of 958 in MI
Average commute28.8 min
67th
U.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min252nd of 941 in MI
Uninsured rate8.9%
65th
U.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%108th of 961 in MI
Residents under 1822.4%
53rd
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%316th of 962 in MI
Healthcare workers8.5%
35th
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%618th of 961 in MI
Self-employed workers8.2%
35th
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%600th of 961 in MI
Government workers10.9%
26th
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%531st of 961 in MI
Median gross rent$992
21st
U.S. $1,413 · MI $1,129399th of 851 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.395
17th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465665th of 958 in MI
Median household income$56,300
16th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875748th of 952 in MI
Per capita income$27,860
13th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735840th of 962 in MI
Work from home6.2%
12th
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%772nd of 961 in MI
Diversity index19.9
12th
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3474th of 962 in MI
Median earnings per worker$36,597
12th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178805th of 960 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher15.9%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%717th of 961 in MI
Rent-burdened renters36.5%
10th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%668th of 931 in MI
Foreign-born residents1.5%
9th
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%557th of 962 in MI
Median home value$145,200
8th
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600762nd of 946 in MI
Population density43/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi727th of 962 in MI
Broadband access80.5%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MI 90.5%844th of 958 in MI
Tech workers0.3%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%797th of 961 in MI
Population1,923
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761696th of 962 in MI

Measure	49645	Manistee	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Unemployment rateWeakness	12.9%	6.4%	5.7%	5.2%	98th	47th of 961
Housing vacancy	31.7%	32.8%	11.8%	10.1%	98th	203rd of 958
Residents 65 and older	27%	28%	18.6%	17.2%	95th	200th of 962
Median age	46.9	50.3	40.2	38.9	91st	312th of 962
Veterans	9.3%	8.2%	5.8%	6.2%	86th	213th of 962
Poverty rateWeakness	20.2%	12.7%	13.2%	12.5%	85th	135th of 959
Homeownership rateStrength	82.2%	85.8%	73.2%	65.2%	83rd	576th of 958
Average commute	28.8 min	21.7 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	67th	252nd of 941
Uninsured rate	8.9%	4.8%	4.9%	8.4%	65th	108th of 961
Residents under 18	22.4%	16.6%	21.2%	22%	53rd	316th of 962
Healthcare workers	8.5%	9.8%	10.1%	9.7%	35th	618th of 961
Self-employed workers	8.2%	13%	8.6%	10%	35th	600th of 961
Government workers	10.9%	14%	11.6%	14.5%	26th	531st of 961
Median gross rent	$992	$842	$1,129	$1,413	21st	399th of 851
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.395	0.447	0.465	0.483	17th	665th of 958
Median household incomeWeakness	$56,300	$63,516	$72,875	$80,734	16th	748th of 952
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,860	$36,023	$40,735	$44,673	13th	840th of 962
Work from home	6.2%	10.8%	13.5%	15.1%	12th	772nd of 961
Diversity index	19.9	23.2	45.3	61.4	12th	474th of 962
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,597	$40,631	$47,178	$49,666	12th	805th of 960
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.9%	24.9%	32.4%	35.7%	11th	717th of 961
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	36.5%	51.2%	50.4%	51.1%	10th	668th of 931
Foreign-born residents	1.5%	1.6%	7.2%	14.1%	9th	557th of 962
Median home value	$145,200	$182,200	$231,600	$332,700	8th	762nd of 946
Population density	43/sq mi	47/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	727th of 962
Broadband accessWeakness	80.5%	86.1%	90.5%	91%	5th	844th of 958
Tech workers	0.3%	1.3%	3.1%	3.8%	4th	797th of 961
Population	1,923	25,350	10,077,761	334,922,499	3rd	696th of 962

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

16%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

12%

35–44

45–54

15%

55–64

18%

65–74

75+

Median age

46.9

Under 18

22.4%

65 and over

27%

Race and ethnicity

White89%
Black0.6%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.9%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.5%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

19.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

80.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 796
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 57.4%
Married couples: 43.7%
Living alone: 33%
Veterans (of adults): 9.3%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

20%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

49645

$56,300

Manistee Co.

$63,516

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,860

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.395

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

49645

$145,200

Manistee Co.

$182,200

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

49645

$992

Manistee Co.

$842

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

86%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

11%

Boat, RV, van

0.4%

Housing units: 1,165
Owner-occupied: 82.2%
Vacant: 31.7%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 36.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 18.3%
Home value to income: 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

71%

Carpooled

15%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

16%

20–29

22%

30–44

27%

45–59

60+

10%

Average commute

28.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

12.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

14%

Management

11%

Sales

10%

Production

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Food service

Office and admin

Legal and social services

Education

Police and fire

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Computer and math

0.3%

Arts, media and sports

0.3%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

17%

Manufacturing

17%

Retail

14%

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Information

0.7%

Median earnings per worker

$36,597

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	49645	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$47,356	$74,888
Service	$34,559	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,563	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$50,865	$49,199
Production and transportation	$22,386	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

46%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 5%
Households with broadband: 80.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 55.2%
No internet access: 17.3%
Without health insurance: 8.9%
Limited-English households: 1.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Kaleva
State: Michigan
County: Manistee County
Center point: 44.3721° N, 86.0254° W
Land area: 44 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Kaleva3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 49645

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
49619	Brethren, MI	5.7 mi	1,009	$62,574	$162,100
49614	Bear Lake, MI	6.6 mi	2,678	$72,250	$223,100
49625	Copemish, MI	9.3 mi	1,565	$52,583	$182,300
49675	Onekama, MI	9.9 mi	901	$64,844	$272,800
49689	Wellston, MI	13 mi	1,731	$64,070	$155,200
49683	Thompsonville, MI	13 mi	2,225	$61,250	$187,200
49613	Arcadia, MI	13 mi	528	$77,955	$237,800
49660	Manistee, MI	13 mi	14,578	$65,205	$192,800
49638	Harrietta, MI	15 mi	913	$45,625	$142,900
49616	Benzonia, MI	15 mi	2,162	$57,982	$221,600
49668	Mesick, MI	16 mi	3,301	$57,583	$162,100
49626	Eastlake, MI	16 mi	242	$50,208	$117,400

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Questions about 49645

What city is zip code 49645?

49645 is assigned to Kaleva, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 49645 in?

49645 is in Manistee County, Michigan.

What is the population of 49645?

About 1,923 people live in 49645, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 49645 in?

49645 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 49645?

The median household income in 49645 is $56,300.

What zip codes are near 49645?

The closest zip codes to 49645 are 49619, 49614, 49625, 49675, 49689.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49645, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.