ZIP Code 49656 - Luther Michigan
Overview
ZIP Code 49656 is located in Luther Michigan. Portions of 49656 are also in Newkirk Township and Ellsworth Township and Dover Township (Lake County) and Peacock Township and Cherry Valley Township and Eden Township (Lake County). 49656 is entirely within Lake County. Regionally, 49656 is located in the North Michigan Area.
ZIP Code 49656 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Luther |
| Primary County | Lake County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,731 |
| Area Code(s) | 231 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 49656 Map
49656 Demographics
49656 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle 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 49656 is White. The current unemployment level in 49656 is 5.1%.
| Population | 1,731 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 12 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 478 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,760 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $150,600 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.15% |
49656 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,669 | 95.15% |
| Black | 4 | 0.23% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 4.56% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49656 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 100 | 13.11% |
| Bachelor Degree | 39 | 5.11% |
| High School Diploma | 366 | 47.97% |
| No High School Diploma | 20 | 2.62% |
| GED or Alternate | 52 | 6.82% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 111 | 14.55% |
| Associates Degree | 54 | 7.08% |
| Masters Degree | 19 | 2.49% |
| Professional Degree | 2 | 0.26% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
49656 Geography
| Coordinates | 44.06674576, -85.70167542 |
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| Region | North Michigan Area |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Detroit |
| Area | 141 Square Miles |
49656 Schools
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49656 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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