NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49055

MI · Population: 6,195

B+
70/100
74
B+
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
73
B+
Quality of Life
63
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49055

Zip code 49055 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 6,195 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

With a median household income of $66,058 and home values around $159,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 19.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5%, 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
$66,058
Home Value
$159,300
Rent
$934/mo
Median Age
48
College Educated
19.1%
Unemployment
5%
Owner-Occupied
86.8%
Rent Burden
17% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety74B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life73B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy63BLower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).