49727 Zip Code Profile

49727 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in East Jordan, Michigan. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $50,383/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 49727 is $42,270.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 49727 earn an average of $30,574/year. Women earn only $17,162/year.

3,040 people in 49727 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 49727? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 21.8 minutes.

The median age here is 43 . There are 3,526 men and 3,619 women. The median age for men is 43 while for women the median age is 44.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,923 people (out of the 7,145 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,432 homes, and 32 businesses every day. 58 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

49727 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 45 degrees latitude ( Fun Fact : this is the same latitude as Montreal, Canada!) and -85 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 734 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population:7,145
• White Population:6,948
• Black Population:41
• Hispanic Population:158
• Asian Population:15
• Hawaiian Population:1
• Indian Population:218
• Male Population:3,526
• Female Population:3,619
• Median Age:43
• Median Age of Males:43
• Median Age of Females:44

• Geography

• Region:Midwest
• Division:East North Central
• State:Michigan
• County:Charlevoix
• City: East Jordan
• Longitude:-85.1
• Latitude:45.2
• Elevation:735 feet above sea levele
• Area code:231

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters:2,949
• Drive alone:2,480
• Carpool:358
• Public transit:22
• Ride bikes or walk:58


• Average commute time:21.8 minutes.
•    0 - 5:189
•    5 - 9:523
•    10 - 14:395
•    15 - 19:453
•    20 - 24:428
•    25 - 29:205
•    30 - 34:327
•    35 - 39:55
•    40 - 44:75
•    45 - 59:156
•    60 - 89:87
•    90 plus:56

• The Economics

• Average House Value:$132,700
• Average Annual Household Income:$42,978
• Businesses:141
• Employees:1,264
• Annual Payroll:$58,363,000
• Average Family Income:$50,383
• Median Family Income:$38,617
• Average Income for Men:$30,574
• Average Income for Women:$17,162

• The Politics

• Congressional District:01
• Congressional District Land Area:24887.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
• US House Representative: Dan Benishek (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code:029
• State FIPS Code:26

• East Jordan Farmers Market

View all schools in East Jordan

Primary Schools

East Jordan Elementary School

304 4th Street

East Jordan, MI 49727

(231) 536-7564

Middle Schools

East Jordan Middle School

951 Mills Street

East Jordan, MI 49727

(231) 536-2823

High Schools

East Jordan High School

101 N. Maple Street

East Jordan, MI 49727

(231) 536-2259