Zip Code 49085

MI · Population: 23,778

B+
74/100
64
B
Safety
86
A
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
75
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49085

Zip code 49085 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 23,778 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), 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 $96,034 and home values around $262,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 49.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2%.

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
$96,034
Home Value
$262,800
Rent
$994/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
49.3%
Unemployment
2%
Owner-Occupied
78%
Rent Burden
12.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety64BLower crime = higher score
Affordability86ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy75B+Lower 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).