Zip Code 49129

MI · Population: 602

A
81/100
64
B
Safety
85
A
Affordability
75
B+
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49129

Zip code 49129 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 602 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 81/100), 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 $100,521 and home values around $451,400, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 71.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0%.

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
$100,521
Home Value
$451,400
Rent
—
Median Age
57
College Educated
71.3%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
92.9%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety64BLower crime = higher score
Affordability85ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life75B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall81AWeighted 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).