NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49266

MI · Population: 3,338

B+
71/100
72
B+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
75
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49266

Zip code 49266 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 3,338 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 71/100), 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 $63,801 and home values around $150,000, 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 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.7%, which is near the national average.

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
$63,801
Home Value
$150,000
Rent
$746/mo
Median Age
52
College Educated
11.7%
Unemployment
3.7%
Owner-Occupied
86.5%
Rent Burden
14% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety72B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy75B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall71B+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).