Idlewild ZIP code, Michigan
The ZIP code for Idlewild, MI is 49642, and its area code is 231.
- USPS city name
- 1 ZIP code
- Population
- 985
- Area code
- 231
- County
- Lake County
- State
- Michigan
NANPA lists no telephone rate centre for Idlewild itself, so these are the area codes of the nearest one, Baldwin (4.4 miles). A town on an area-code boundary can differ from its neighbour.
Idlewild in numbers
About 985 people live in Idlewild, in 382 households. The median household income is $26,950 a year, 63% below the Michigan median of $72,875 (US: $80,734). The median owner-occupied home is valued at $116,100 (50% below the Michigan median).
| Population | 985 |
|---|---|
| Households | 382 |
| Median household income | $26,950 |
| Median home value | $116,100 |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, for the ZIP code addressed as Idlewild. Survey estimates carry margins of error, wider for small places. Sources and methods.
ZIP codes addressed as Idlewild
| ZIP | City | Type | Population | Median income | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
49642 | Idlewild , MI | Standard | 985 | $26,950 | $116,100 |
Map of Idlewild ZIP codes
The ZIP codes of Idlewild, MI, shaded. Outlines are Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (2020), which approximate the mail routes; PO-box and single-address codes have no area and are not drawn. Click any area to open its ZIP code.
Towns near Idlewild
The nearest larger towns are Baldwin (1,261 people, 3.4 mi), Reed City (2,517 people, 14 mi) and Big Rapids (8,477 people, 21 mi).
| Town | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reed City | 2,517 | 14.0 mi |
| Big Rapids | 8,477 | 20.7 mi |
| Cadillac | 10,445 | 29.4 mi |
More nearby: every ZIP code in Lake County · Michigan ZIP codes
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zipcodes.pro. “Idlewild, MI ZIP codes.” Data release 2026-10-12. Retrieved 2026-10-20. https://zipcodes.pro/city/mi/idlewild
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