49442 ZIP Code – Muskegon, Michigan

Located in Muskegon, Michigan, ZIP code 49442 is a large ZIP code within Muskegon County with a population of approximately 45,137 residents. The median household income of $47,551 is below the Michigan average and below the national average. Median home values of $102,300 are well below the national average, with 69.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $838, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 71% single-family (decreasing), 13% apartments (increasing).

The unemployment rate is 10.7%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 16.7%, above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 11.1%, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 36.6, below the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 49444, 49443, 49440.

ZIP Code 49442 Data

Population 45,137
Median Household Income $47,551
Median Home Value $102,300
Median Rent $838
Median Age 36.6
Unemployment Rate 10.7%
Poverty Rate 16.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%
State Michigan

ZIP 49442 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 49442MI Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population45k10k10k
Median Household Income$47k$68k$73k
Median Home Value$102k$190k$258k
Median Rent$838$949$1,088
Median Age36.644.743.2
Unemployment Rate10.7%5.6%5.0%
Poverty Rate16.7%12.5%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher11.1%25.8%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
49444 MUSKEGON 26,309 $50,162
49443 MUSKEGON 67 Not provided
49440 MUSKEGON 1,297 $31,218
49415 FRUITPORT 6,529 $74,665
49457 TWIN LAKE 11,119 $71,649