NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49621

MI · Population: 3,749

A
84/100
87
A
Safety
79
B+
Affordability
91
A+
Quality of Life
77
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49621

Zip code 49621 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 3,749 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 84/100), 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 $79,896 and home values around $300,200, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 42.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 3.4%, 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
$79,896
Home Value
$300,200
Rent
$1,118/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
42.4%
Unemployment
3.4%
Owner-Occupied
90.6%
Rent Burden
16.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety87ALower crime = higher score
Affordability79B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life91A+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy77B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall84AWeighted 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).