🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

49690

Williamsburg

ZIP Code 49690 is a standard zip code serving Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Michigan (MI), in Grand Traverse County, United States. It has an estimated population of 6,182 with a median household income of $73,201. The area falls within the America/Detroit timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Michigan (MI)
County: Grand Traverse
City: Williamsburg
Timezone: America/Detroit

Coordinates

Latitude: 44.802000
Longitude: -85.434700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 76.80 mi²
Water Area: 13.67 mi²
Population Density: 80.0 people per mi² (45th percentile)
Bounding Box: 44.895735°N, 44.685126°S, -85.238582°E, -85.528193°W

With 6,182 residents spread across 76.80 square miles, this area has a population density of 80.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

6,182

Population

60th percentile

$73,201

Median Income

85th percentile

$203,500

Median Home Value

75th percentile

76.80 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 49690 is $73,201, and the median home value is $203,500. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

3,562

Total Units

2,527

Occupied Units

70.9%

Occupancy Rate

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