NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49078

MI · Population: 10,464

B+
74/100
81
A
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
69
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49078

Zip code 49078 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 10,464 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $72,985 and home values around $185,200, 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 16.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.3%, 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
$72,985
Home Value
$185,200
Rent
$1,123/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
16.7%
Unemployment
4.3%
Owner-Occupied
82%
Rent Burden
18.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety81ALower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy69BLower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).