NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49201

MI · Population: 49,509

B
68/100
77
B+
Safety
76
B+
Affordability
68
B
Quality of Life
53
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49201

Zip code 49201 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 49,509 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 68/100), 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 $68,572 and home values around $186,700, 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 22.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.2% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$68,572
Home Value
$186,700
Rent
$903/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
22.4%
Unemployment
6.2%
Owner-Occupied
72.8%
Rent Burden
15.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability76B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life68BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy53C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall68BWeighted 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).