ZIP Code 49673 in Old Mission, MI

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Old Mission, Michigan
County:Grand Traverse County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:05:19 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:231
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:44.9622, -85.4853
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49673 - Old Mission, MI

ZIP Code 49673, Old Mission

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationGrand Traverse County, MI
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points86 (1 homes, 18 businesses)
PO Boxes67
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 49686
Key Facts
  • Old Mission is a PO Box-only ZIP code with 67 boxes serving the peninsula community
  • The post office maintains one rural delivery route covering Swaney Road
  • 18 businesses use this ZIP code, suggesting commercial activity beyond the small residential base
  • No city carrier routes exist—all delivery is either PO Box or rural carrier
  • The ZIP code is classified as a small town hub with PO Box service for the surrounding area

Postal Infrastructure

The post office supports 18 businesses despite the area's small residential footprint. That's a high ratio for a community this size, reflecting Old Mission's role as a destination for wineries, orchards, and seasonal tourism along the peninsula. Swaney Road represents the only street-level delivery route in the ZIP code, with a single delivery point recorded in the postal database.

Street Name Patterns

Minimal Street Infrastructure

Only one street appears in postal records, reflecting the area's sparse development and reliance on PO Box delivery.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 49673 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

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 49673 is located in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, within the Traverse City, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 45900) and Michigan's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 143,372 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 49673. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Traverse City, MISource: Census
CBSA Number:45900Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:143,372Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:25027.75 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


49674 | | 49670

Schools in ZIP Code 49673


We could not locate which school district 49673 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.

Lakeland Elementary School 616 Buckley St
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
District: Elk Rapids SchoolsNearby
Old Mission Peninsula School 2699 Island View Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
District: UnknownNearby
Cherryland Middle School 707 E 3rd St
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
District: Elk Rapids SchoolsNearby
Sunrise Academy 308 Meguzee Pt
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
District: Elk Rapids SchoolsNearby
Elk Rapids High School 308 Meguzee Pt
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
District: Elk Rapids SchoolsNearby
The Pathfinder School 11930 S W Bay Shore Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Francis High School 123 E Eleventh St
Traverse City, MI 49684
District: Private SchoolNearby
Traverse Bay Mennonite School 915 Carver St
Traverse City, MI 49686
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 49673


Northwestern Michigan College 1701 E Front St
Traverse City, MI 49686
Type: Post Secondary
Davenport University-Traverse City Location 2200 Dendrinos Dr, Ste. 104
Traverse City, MI 49684-9121
Type: Post Secondary
North Central Michigan College 1515 Howard St
Petoskey, MI 49770
Type: Post Secondary
Kirtland Community College 4800 W 4 Mile Road
Grayling, MI 49738
Type: Post Secondary
Baker College Of Cadillac 9600 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601-9600
Type: Post Secondary
Cadillac Institute Of Cosmetology 205 North Mitchell Street
Cadillac, MI 49601-1800
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov