49636 — Empire, MI Home Values
Typical home value $678,619 as of June 2026 · 5th of 30 in Traverse City, MI
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 49636, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 49636 compares in the Traverse City, MI area
ZIP code 49636 (Empire, MI) has a typical home value of $678,619 as of June 2026, ranking 5th of 30 ZIP codes tracked in the Traverse City, MI area, more expensive than about 87% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +2.5% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +40.6%, from $482,640 in June 2021 to $678,619 in June 2026.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Traverse City, MI forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Traverse City.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 49636 has a population of 634, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 89.9% White, 7.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.7% Black or African American.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Lake Community School | 3375 W BURDICKVILLE RD, MAPLE CITY, MI | 3.5 mi |
| Leland Public School | 200 N GRAND AVE, LELAND, MI | 13.7 mi |
| Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy | 7401 E DUCK LAKE RD, LAKE LEELANAU, MI | 14.3 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49636?
$678,619 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 49636 an expensive ZIP code in the Traverse City, MI area?
49636 ranks 5th of 30 ZIP codes in the Traverse City, MI area by typical home value, more expensive than about 87% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 49636 changed over the past year?
+2.5% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
What is the population of ZIP code 49636?
634, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 49636?
Glen Lake Community School (3.5 mi), Leland Public School (13.7 mi), Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy (14.3 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 49636?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Traverse City, MI forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.