ZIP 49680 rural America/Detroit Kalkaska County

ZIP 49680 — South Boardman, MI

A rural neighborhood profile for South Boardman, Michigan, with population, housing, income, and geographic context drawn from public ZIP Code Tabulation Area data.

At a glance

Population
2,091
Residents in this ZCTA
Density
15
people per sq mi (rural)
Median income
$62,105
Household, ACS 2023 5-yr est. (±$15,369)
Median home value
$155,400
Owner-occupied, ACS 2023 5-yr est. (±$19,347)
Median gross rent
$1,090/mo
Gross rent, ACS 2023 5-yr est. (±$83)
Median age
—
Years
Housing units
—
Total units
Coordinates
44.642, -85.251
Latitude, longitude
Time zone
America/Detroit
IANA / abbrev.
Sourced data: Income, home value, and rent figures above are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, joined on ZCTA GEOID 860Z200US49680 (data as of the 2023 ACS 5-year release; see Data & methodology). Population, density, coordinates and time zone are from the site’s existing SimpleMaps spine. The relocation scores below are independent heuristics that predate this update and are not derived from these ACS figures.

Relocation snapshot

These scores are simple, transparent heuristics derived from the same data shown above — not opinions, not paid placements. Treat them as a quick read on the trade-offs of moving to ZIP 49680, then verify with a visit and a local agent before any decision.

Affordability
10/10
Opportunity
1/10
Vibrancy
7/10
Walkability
3/10

About South Boardman, MI

ZIP code 49680 sits in South Boardman, part of Kalkaska County in the state of Michigan. With roughly 2,091 residents and an estimated density of 15 people per square mile, this area reads as a rural neighborhood — useful context whether you’re considering a move, evaluating a service-area expansion, or simply trying to picture the place. Compare it against other ZIPs in the same Michigan index to see how it stacks up.

Public Census ACS estimates put the median household income near $62,105, with a median owner-occupied home value of about $155,400. Those two numbers, side by side, hint at how affordable day-to-day life feels here for the typical resident: a low ratio of home value to income often signals a relatively accessible market, while a high ratio means buyers stretch further to enter the neighborhood. Local property taxes, insurance, and homeowners’ association rules will all push the real cost of ownership in either direction. Our relocation guide walks through how to read these numbers without overweighting any single metric.

For people relocating, the most useful thing about a single ZIP code is what it tells you about the texture of a place. A rural profile typically means larger lots, longer drives between everyday destinations, and a quieter ambient soundscape. Of course, every block has its own personality — the numbers above are an average, not a portrait of any specific street. For ZIPs in larger metros, our metro hubs can help you triangulate where the boundaries of a neighborhood actually fall.

If you’re comparing 49680 against other parts of South Boardman, scroll down to see neighboring ZIP codes inside the same metro. To compare against another state entirely, jump to the Michigan overview or use the search bar above.

Local services to look up

This site doesn’t list specific businesses, but a ZIP profile is a great launchpad for finding them. Useful next searches for 49680:

  • “Movers near South Boardman MI” for full-service and self-service quotes
  • “Real estate agents 49680” for hyperlocal market knowledge
  • “Public schools South Boardman” on your state’s department of education site
  • “Internet providers 49680” on the FCC National Broadband Map
  • “South Boardman permits” on the city or county website for renovation timelines

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