NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49442

MI · Population: 45,137

C
48/100
60
B
Safety
46
C
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
28
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49442

Zip code 49442 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 45,137 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

The median household income here is $47,551, with home values near $102,300 and rents around $838/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 10.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 11.5% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$47,551
Home Value
$102,300
Rent
$838/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
10.5%
Unemployment
11.5%
Owner-Occupied
68.1%
Rent Burden
21.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety60BLower crime = higher score
Affordability46CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy28FLower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted 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).