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U.S. ZIP Code · MI49684

Leelanau County · Traverse City, MI

Typical home value

$480,005[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.3%
5-year / yr
+6.4%
10-year / yr
+7.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+69.0%
vs metro
+11.6%
vs state
+100.8%
ZIP 49684 location in MI
Location of ZIP 49684 in MI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 49684 is worth $480,005 — 11.6% above the Traverse City, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,010 a month — a 5.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,010[2]
Gross yield
5.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,289[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Leelanau County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
21,585[3]
Median household income
$80,788[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Leelanau County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+19[5]
Moved in
762
Moved out
743

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
2
  • West Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Traverse City Area Public Schools

    1,108 students

  • Central Grade School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Traverse City Area Public Schools

    537 students

  • Willow Hill Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Traverse City Area Public Schools

    444 students

  • TCAPS Montessori School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Traverse City Area Public Schools

    297 students

  • The Greenspire High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · The Greenspire School

    151 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.0%
Annual rent$24,119

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,427
Loan principal$384,004
Down payment$96,001
Total interest paid$489,776

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.58
Monthly cost to own$3,183
Monthly rent$2,010

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
26th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 49684?
The typical home in 49684 is worth $480,005, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 49684?
Home values in 49684 are up 0.3% over the past year, and up 6.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 49684?
A typical home in 49684 rents for about $2,010 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 49684?
The effective property tax rate in 49684 is 0.9% — roughly $4,289 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 49684?
ZIP code 49684 has a population of 21,585 and a median household income of $80,788.

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Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

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    Typical home
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    Gross yield
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    Typical home
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    Gross yield
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    Typical home
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