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Zip Code 49544

MI · Population: 9,977

B+
70/100
74
B+
Safety
66
B
Affordability
68
B
Quality of Life
73
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49544

Zip code 49544 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 9,977 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), 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 $66,250, with home values near $232,900 and rents around $1,076/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 28.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.9%, 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
$66,250
Home Value
$232,900
Rent
$1,076/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
28.3%
Unemployment
3.9%
Owner-Occupied
61.1%
Rent Burden
19.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety74B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life68BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy73B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).