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U.S. ZIP Code · MI49696

Grand Traverse County · Traverse City, MI

Typical home value

$439,746[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.2%
5-year / yr
+7.2%
10-year / yr
+8.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+54.8%
vs metro
+2.2%
vs state
+83.9%
ZIP 49696 location in MI
Location of ZIP 49696 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 49696 is worth $439,746 — 2.2% above the Traverse City, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.2%. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,578[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Grand Traverse 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
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
10,477[3]
Median household income
$94,803[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+139[5]
Moved in
2,943
Moved out
2,804

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
0
  • East Middle School

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

    779 students

  • Cherry Knoll Elementary School

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

    341 students

  • Woodland School

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Woodland School

    212 students

  • Courtade Elementary School

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

    209 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$2,224
Loan principal$351,796
Down payment$87,949
Total interest paid$448,697

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,887
Monthly rent

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
52nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
77th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 49696?
The typical home in 49696 is worth $439,746, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 49696?
Home values in 49696 are up 3.2% over the past year, and up 7.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 49696?
The effective property tax rate in 49696 is 0.8% — roughly $3,578 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 49696?
ZIP code 49696 has a population of 10,477 and a median household income of $94,803.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Chums Corner CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $431,273
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Beulah, MI

    Typical home
    $428,953
    Gross yield
  • Honor, MI

    Typical home
    $416,399
    Gross yield
  • Hardwood Acres CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $406,850
    Gross yield
  • MI

    Typical home
    $473,525
    Gross yield
  • Traverse City, MI

    Typical home
    $400,013
    Gross yield
    5.9%

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