NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49224

MI · Population: 13,280

C+
52/100
62
B
Safety
52
C+
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
27
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49224

Zip code 49224 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 13,280 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 52/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

The median household income here is $51,283, with home values near $106,100 and rents around $854/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 18.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 11.8% 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
$51,283
Home Value
$106,100
Rent
$854/mo
Median Age
31
College Educated
18.9%
Unemployment
11.8%
Owner-Occupied
70.7%
Rent Burden
20% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety62BLower crime = higher score
Affordability52C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy27FLower unemployment = higher
Overall52C+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).