NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49408

MI · Population: 10,582

B+
76/100
75
B+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
80
A
Quality of Life
73
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49408

Zip code 49408 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 10,582 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), 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 $67,546 and home values around $190,500, 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 24% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.9%, 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
$67,546
Home Value
$190,500
Rent
$828/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
24%
Unemployment
3.9%
Owner-Occupied
85.8%
Rent Burden
14.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety75B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life80AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy73B+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).