NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49450

MI · Population: 3,062

C+
51/100
60
B
Safety
32
D
Affordability
52
C+
Quality of Life
60
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49450

Zip code 49450 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 3,062 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 51/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $124,100 and median rent of $1,119/month against a median income of $46,544. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.3%, 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
$46,544
Home Value
$124,100
Rent
$1,119/mo
Median Age
31
College Educated
11.3%
Unemployment
5.3%
Owner-Occupied
67.4%
Rent Burden
28.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety60BLower crime = higher score
Affordability32DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life52C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy60BLower unemployment = higher
Overall51C+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).