NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49445

MI · Population: 21,611

A
82/100
91
A+
Safety
82
A
Affordability
85
A
Quality of Life
68
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49445

Zip code 49445 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 21,611 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 82/100), 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 $83,663 and home values around $186,600, 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 28.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.4%, 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
$83,663
Home Value
$186,600
Rent
$1,146/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
28.8%
Unemployment
4.4%
Owner-Occupied
90%
Rent Burden
16.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety91A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability82ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life85AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy68BLower unemployment = higher
Overall82AWeighted 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).