| City: | Eastlake, Michigan |
| County: | Manistee County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:04:49 AM |
| Population: | 325 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 231 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.2449, -86.2954 |
| Land Area: | 0.528 sq mi |
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Eastlake is a small lakeside community in Manistee County, Michigan, with 325 residents. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the 0.96 square mile territory. The Eastlake post office maintains 170 PO Boxes for 141 households, a 1.21:1 ratio that shows the post office serves both local residents and people from the surrounding area.
With a median age of 54.5 years, Eastlake skews older than typical Michigan communities. The numbered street grid (1st Street, 2nd Street, 3rd Street) and lettered avenues (Avenue A, Avenue B, Avenue C) suggest an established town layout from an earlier era. Streets like Mill Street and Bluff Street hint at the community's industrial past and lakeside geography.
Mail arrives by a single rural carrier route serving the compact village. Despite the PO Box classification, the post office does provide rural delivery to local addresses. General Delivery is also available for those without a PO Box. Median household income stands at $50,536, with median home values of $117,300, indicating a working-class to middle-class community. About 88% of households own their homes rather than rent.
Numbered streets and lettered avenues create a traditional grid layout typical of Michigan mill towns.
ZIP Code 49626 has 325 residents and 141 households (average 2.30 persons per household). The median age is 54.5 years, significantly older than the state (40.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.2%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (3.1%, slightly higher than the state average of 0.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 325Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 242Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 615.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $50,208Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 141Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $117,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.30Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.69Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 455 | 496 | 459 | 401 | 372 | 362 | 325 | 361 | 364 | 289 | 254 | 202 | 240 | 242 |
| Decennial Census | 421 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 325 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 54.5
Male Median Age: 54.7
Female Median Age: 53.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 6 |
| Female | 8 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 22 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Total | 15 | 4 | 23 | 19 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 37 | 30 | 30 | 18 | 8 | 12 |
| White: | 293 | 92.43% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 2.84% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 10 | 3.15% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 1.58% |
| Total: | 317 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 158 | 48.62% | 54.7 years |
| Females: | 167 | 51.38% | 53.8 years |
| Total: | 325 | 100% | 54.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 240 | 99.17% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2 | 0.83% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.83% |
| Total Population: | 242 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 240 | 99.17% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 2 | 0.83% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $50,208, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $13,541 (36.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,614. Family households earn a median of $66,250 versus $36,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $30,000). By gender, male median income is $42,083 and female is $36,250, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $5,833 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 50.2%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (41.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,667 | $41,932 | $50,833 | $42,000 | $36,406 | $41,875 | $39,375 | $34,821 | $43,594 | $46,250 | $48,309 | $51,111 | $50,536 | $50,208 |
| Median Family Income | $57,679 | $54,706 | $56,250 | $55,250 | $55,625 | $53,542 | $48,750 | $40,000 | $49,063 | $46,908 | $49,118 | $56,250 | $65,000 | $66,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,000 | $21,875 | $25,833 | $26,513 | $23,750 | $25,357 | $26,667 | $26,250 | $30,417 | $31,719 | $33,750 | $36,250 | $35,208 | $36,250 |
| Median Male Income | $31,853 | $32,277 | $46,042 | $64,531 | $63,750 | $46,923 | $46,964 | $48,864 | $47,885 | $33,971 | $34,125 | $38,750 | $42,188 | $42,083 |
| Median Female Income | $25,917 | $27,000 | $27,031 | $26,806 | $28,000 | $28,393 | $18,333 | $26,250 | $26,000 | $27,500 | $32,031 | $34,286 | $35,313 | $36,250 |
| Employed: | 109 | 49.32% |
| Unemployed: | 2 | 0.90% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 110 | 49.77% |
| Total: | 221 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 20 | 18.35% |
| Service: | 32 | 29.36% |
| Sales and Office: | 45 | 41.28% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 8 | 7.34% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 4 | 3.67% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 109 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $117,400, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $51,700 (78.69%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $34,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $450 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 90.60% (34.91% with a mortgage, 65.09% free-and-clear) and renters 9.40% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 22.52%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $65,700 | $65,600 | $61,800 | $75,200 | $73,400 | $73,300 | $75,500 | $81,300 | $82,800 | $83,100 | $95,000 | $115,900 | $117,300 | $117,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 18.18% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 9 | 81.82% |
| Total: | 11 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $450 | $325 | $563 | $625 | $632 | $713 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 37 | 31.62% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 69 | 58.97% |
| Renter Occupied: | 11 | 9.40% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 117 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 117 | 77.48% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 34 | 22.52% |
| Total Housing Units: | 151 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 133 | 88.08% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 18 | 11.92% |
| Total Housing Units: | 151 | 100% |
In 2024, 13.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 91.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 9.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 3.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.80 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (42.86%). College enrollment is 42.86%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 17 | 8.72% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 95 | 48.72% |
| Some college, no degree: | 39 | 20.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 18 | 9.23% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 21 | 10.77% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 2.56% |
| Total: | 195 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 178 | 91.28% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 26 | 13.33% |
| Private Insurance: | 196 | 61.25% |
| Public Insurance: | 115 | 35.94% |
| No Insurance: | 9 | 2.81% |
| Total: | 320 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 311 | 97.19% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.8% | 4.2% | 5.8% | 6.5% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 12.1% | 14.4% | 17.2% | 7.1% | 13.9% | 10.5% | 7.4% | 9.4% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 3 | 8.57% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 11 | 31.43% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6 | 17.14% |
| College or graduate school: | 15 | 42.86% |
| Total: | 35 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 3 | 8.57% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 17 | 48.57% |
ZIP Code 49626 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 176Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 49626 is located in Manistee County, Michigan, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Michigan's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 49626. It covers 0.528 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.528 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 3281.19 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2624060Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Eastlake village; MichiganSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 49626 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.