NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49321

MI · Population: 15,740

B+
72/100
74
B+
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
71
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49321

Zip code 49321 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 15,740 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 72/100), 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 $66,326 and home values around $226,100, 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 29% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.1%, 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
$66,326
Home Value
$226,100
Rent
$996/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
29%
Unemployment
4.1%
Owner-Occupied
66.3%
Rent Burden
18% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety74B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy71B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall72B+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).