NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49288

MI · Population: 1,518

C+
56/100
69
B
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
55
C+
Quality of Life
28
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49288

Zip code 49288 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 1,518 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), 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 $60,909 and home values around $120,400, 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 10.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 11.4% 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
$60,909
Home Value
$120,400
Rent
$754/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
10.8%
Unemployment
11.4%
Owner-Occupied
73.1%
Rent Burden
14.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety69BLower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life55C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy28FLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).