| City: | Omena, Michigan |
| County: | Leelanau County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:05:20 AM |
| Population: | 184 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 231 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 45.0557, -85.5888 |
| Land Area: | 2.303 sq mi |
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Omena sits on the shore of Grand Traverse Bay in Michigan's Leelanau County, home to 184 year-round residents with a median age of 66.7 years. This small waterfront village functions primarily as a retirement and vacation community. Of 224 total housing units, 108 are used seasonally (48% vacancy rate). That's typical for Leelanau's quiet bayside villages, where summer populations swell and winter months bring silence.
The Omena post office maintains 181 PO Boxes for 110 occupied households. That's a 1.65 adoption rate, higher than the local population alone would suggest. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no carrier delivery to street addresses anywhere in the ZIP code's 2.5 square mile territory. Residents and seasonal homeowners alike collect mail at the post office, which also offers General Delivery service.
Street names trace the waterfront geography. N Omena Point Rd (20 delivery points) leads to the peninsula's tip. N West Bayshore Dr and E Ingalls Bay Rd follow the shoreline. These aren't year-round neighborhoods with daily carrier routes. They're seasonal lanes where a single rural route (R001) delivers to the handful of year-round addresses.
The demographics tell a clear story. Median household income sits at $120,188. Median home value: $643,300. Among adults, 79% hold bachelor's degrees or higher. Everyone in the census sample was born in the United States. This is an affluent, educated, predominantly White retirement enclave (175 of 184 residents). Only 1 person under 18 lives here year-round. The village has 14 business establishments employing 72 workers, likely catering to summer visitors and retirees.
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Omena, MI 49674
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Omena, MI 49674
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Street names follow Grand Traverse Bay shoreline geography, with roads named for points, bays, and waterfront vistas.
ZIP Code 49674 has 184 residents and 110 households (average 1.67 persons per household). The median age is 66.7 years, significantly older than the state (40.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 40.2% male and 59.8% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.1%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 184Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 215Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 79.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $124,803Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 110Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $667,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.67Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.09Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 113 | 158 | 70 | 115 | 63 | 72 | 69 | 96 | 53 | 44 | 91 | 191 | 168 | 215 |
| Decennial Census | 110 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 184 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 66.7
Male Median Age: 68.3
Female Median Age: 65.5
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Female | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 23 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 21 | 16 | 42 | 28 | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| White: | 175 | 96.69% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 2.76% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.55% |
| Total: | 181 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 74 | 40.22% | 68.3 years |
| Females: | 110 | 59.78% | 65.5 years |
| Total: | 184 | 100% | 66.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 215 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 215 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 215 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $124,803, which is far above the national median ($80,734), is up $81,053 (185.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $124,803. Family households earn a median of $124,803 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $124,803). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 11.2%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,750 | $45,652 | $43,690 | $44,737 | $102,841 | $102,708 | $105,417 | $108,571 | $0 | $0 | $78,365 | $115,536 | $120,188 | $124,803 |
| Median Family Income | $45,461 | $45,978 | $0 | $78,000 | $102,841 | $102,708 | $105,417 | $108,571 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $116,607 | $120,188 | $124,803 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $21,563 | $21,818 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $43,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $21,544 | $21,813 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 20 | 11.24% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 158 | 88.76% |
| Total: | 178 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 20 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 20 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $667,400, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $209,100 (45.63%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $667,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (89.66% with a mortgage, 10.34% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 75.21%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $458,300 | $443,800 | $361,500 | $329,200 | $196,600 | $197,900 | $195,800 | $225,000 | $0 | $0 | $506,000 | $733,000 | $643,300 | $667,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 78 | 89.66% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 9 | 10.34% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 87 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 87 | 24.79% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 264 | 75.21% |
| Total Housing Units: | 351 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 351 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 351 | 100% |
In 2024, 64.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 91.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 10.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 9.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.60 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is kindergarten (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 26 | 14.61% |
| Some college, no degree: | 38 | 21.35% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 76 | 42.70% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 38 | 21.35% |
| Total: | 178 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 178 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 114 | 64.04% |
| Private Insurance: | 186 | 48.69% |
| Public Insurance: | 196 | 51.31% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 382 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 382 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 13.7% | 9.6% | 10.3% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 25 | 100.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 25 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 25 | 100.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 25 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 49674 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 34 people with an annual payroll of $1,904,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 208Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $330,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,904,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 34Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 49674 is located in Leelanau 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 0.13% of whom live in ZIP Code 49674. It covers 2.303 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.965 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: | 2.303 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.965 sq miSource: 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: | 2660640Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Omena CDP; MichiganSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 49674 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.