NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49424

MI · Population: 48,493

B+
78/100
87
A
Safety
82
A
Affordability
79
B+
Quality of Life
65
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49424

Zip code 49424 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 48,493 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 78/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $79,616 and home values around $247,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 34.7% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.8%, 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
$79,616
Home Value
$247,700
Rent
$1,060/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
34.7%
Unemployment
4.8%
Owner-Occupied
74.6%
Rent Burden
16% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety87ALower crime = higher score
Affordability82ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life79B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy65BLower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+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).