NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49072

MI · Population: 2,753

A
80/100
79
B+
Safety
81
A
Affordability
78
B+
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49072

Zip code 49072 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 2,753 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 80/100), 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 $70,313 and home values around $158,800, 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 21.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.5%.

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
$70,313
Home Value
$158,800
Rent
$850/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
21.7%
Unemployment
2.5%
Owner-Occupied
90.9%
Rent Burden
14.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety79B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability81ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life78B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall80AWeighted 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).