NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49428

MI · Population: 27,793

A
86/100
92
A+
Safety
83
A
Affordability
87
A
Quality of Life
83
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49428

Zip code 49428 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 27,793 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 86/100), 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 $86,414 and home values around $250,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 34.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.6%.

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
$86,414
Home Value
$250,600
Rent
$1,163/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
34.8%
Unemployment
2.6%
Owner-Occupied
84.3%
Rent Burden
16.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability83ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life87AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy83ALower unemployment = higher
Overall86AWeighted 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).