Zip Code 49301

MI · Population: 20,092

A
80/100
64
B
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
85
A
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49301

Zip code 49301 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 20,092 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 80/100), 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 $168,135 and home values around $492,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 71.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.3%.

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
$168,135
Home Value
$492,100
Rent
$1,873/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
71.9%
Unemployment
1.3%
Owner-Occupied
95.6%
Rent Burden
13.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety64BLower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life85AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall80AWeighted 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).