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Lakes of the North CDP, MI

ZIP 49659 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 49659

49659 has a population of 7,226 with a median age of 44.9 yrs (49.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.2%+53% vs US avg
x
Black
0.6%-95% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.9%-84% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.0%-4% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.9%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
21.1%+29% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.1%+0% vs US avg
x
High school
39.1%+49% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.1%+11% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
17.7%-47% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.3%+17% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.3%-25% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.9%+26% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.5%
x
Diversity Index
11/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
13.8%+20% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
41.0%+195% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.4%+24% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.6%+47% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.4%-9% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
23.8%+310% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 49659

Poverty Rate
13.8%+20% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.4%+24% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
41.0%+195% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.4%-9% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.6%+47% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.7%-17% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
18.2%+55% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
23.8%+310% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,226
Median age44.9
Poverty rate13.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.2%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.6%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born41.0%