NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 48749

MI · Population: 1,311

C+
55/100
61
B
Safety
40
C
Affordability
53
C+
Quality of Life
66
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 48749

Zip code 48749 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 1,311 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 55/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

The median household income here is $49,180, with home values near $103,800 and rents around $1,008/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$49,180
Home Value
$103,800
Rent
$1,008/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
6.5%
Unemployment
4.7%
Owner-Occupied
91.3%
Rent Burden
24.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety61BLower crime = higher score
Affordability40CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life53C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy66BLower unemployment = higher
Overall55C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).