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Zip Code 49642

MI · Population: 1,013

C+
50/100
53
C+
Safety
15
F
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
73
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49642

Zip code 49642 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 1,013 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 50/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $93,500 and median rent of $693/month against a median income of $25,798. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 14% 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
$25,798
Home Value
$93,500
Rent
$693/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
14%
Unemployment
3.9%
Owner-Occupied
71.4%
Rent Burden
32.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety53C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability15FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy73B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall50C+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).