ZIP Code 49642 - Idlewild Michigan
Overview
ZIP Code 49642 is located in Idlewild Michigan. Portions of 49642 are also in Cherry Valley Township and Yates Township and Pleasant Plains Township. 49642 is entirely within Lake County. Regionally, 49642 is located in the North Michigan Area.
ZIP Code 49642 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Idlewild |
| Primary County | Lake County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,013 |
| Area Code(s) | 231 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 49642 Map
49642 Demographics
49642 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Michigan based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 49642 is White. The current unemployment level in 49642 is 5.1%.
| Population | 1,013 |
| Population Growth Rate | 31.26% |
| Population Density | 49 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 306 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $22,829 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $85,530 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 70.24% |
49642 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 642 | 70.16% |
| Black | 254 | 27.76% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.77% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.11% |
49642 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 105 | 21.26% |
| Bachelor Degree | 29 | 5.87% |
| High School Diploma | 134 | 27.13% |
| No High School Diploma | 6 | 1.21% |
| GED or Alternate | 38 | 7.69% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 128 | 25.91% |
| Associates Degree | 20 | 4.05% |
| Masters Degree | 34 | 6.88% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
49642 Geography
| Coordinates | 43.89492416, -85.76241302 |
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| Region | North Michigan Area |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Detroit |
| Area | 21 Square Miles |
49642 Schools
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49642 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 50af - Cadillac Hummocky Moraines | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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