NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49230

MI · Population: 10,089

B+
78/100
85
A
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
86
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49230

Zip code 49230 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 10,089 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 78/100), 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 $77,329 and home values around $242,500, 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 25.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.1%.

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
$77,329
Home Value
$242,500
Rent
$1,086/mo
Median Age
54
College Educated
25.7%
Unemployment
2.1%
Owner-Occupied
90.5%
Rent Burden
16.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety85ALower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy86ALower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+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).