49444 ZIP Code – Muskegon, Michigan
ZIP code 49444 is a large ZIP code located in Muskegon, Michigan, within Muskegon County with a population of approximately 26,309 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $50,162, which is below the Michigan average and below the national figure. At $147,900, median home values run well below the national average, with 69.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $942 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 80% single-family (increasing), 9% apartments (decreasing).
At 9.1%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. About 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 17.8%, below the national average. The median age is 37.1, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 49443, 49441, 49415.
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ZIP 49444 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49444 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26k | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $50k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $147k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $942 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.1 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.1% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.4% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.8% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49443 – Muskegon
- 49441 – Muskegon
- 49415 – Fruitport
- 49440 – Muskegon
- 49442 – Muskegon
- 49456 – Spring Lake
- 49409 – Ferrysburg
- 49448 – Nunica
- 49445 – Muskegon
- 49417 – Grand Haven
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49443 | MUSKEGON | 67 | Not provided |
| 49441 | MUSKEGON | 36,649 | $62,921 |
| 49415 | FRUITPORT | 6,529 | $74,665 |
| 49440 | MUSKEGON | 1,297 | $31,218 |
| 49442 | MUSKEGON | 45,137 | $47,551 |