NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49264

MI · Population: 1,718

B+
76/100
87
A
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
54
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49264

Zip code 49264 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 1,718 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), 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 $79,375 and home values around $204,300, 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 12.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.1% 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
$79,375
Home Value
$204,300
Rent
$739/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
12.8%
Unemployment
6.1%
Owner-Occupied
91%
Rent Burden
11.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety87ALower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy54C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+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).