49461 ZIP Code – Whitehall, Michigan
49461 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Whitehall, Michigan, part of Muskegon County with a population of approximately 9,362 residents. The median household income is $74,545 — near the Michigan average and near the national average. The median home value of $229,700 is near the national average, with 88.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $862 is below the national average. Housing consists of 88% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.8%, well below the national average. About 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. At 46.4, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 49445, 49437, 49457.
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ZIP 49461 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49461 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,362 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $74k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $229k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $862 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 30.4% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49445 – Muskegon
- 49437 – Montague
- 49457 – Twin Lake
- 49452 – Rothbury
- 49440 – Muskegon
- 49443 – Muskegon
- 49425 – Holton
- 49446 – New Era
- 49441 – Muskegon
- 49442 – Muskegon
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49445 | MUSKEGON | 21,611 | $83,663 |
| 49437 | MONTAGUE | 6,515 | $75,923 |
| 49457 | TWIN LAKE | 11,119 | $71,649 |
| 49452 | ROTHBURY | 2,231 | $55,536 |
| 49440 | MUSKEGON | 1,297 | $31,218 |