Zip Code 49653

MI · Population: 1,672

B+
76/100
64
B
Safety
69
B
Affordability
85
A
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49653

Zip code 49653 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 1,672 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), 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 $79,861, with home values near $417,900 and rents around N/A/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.7%.

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
$79,861
Home Value
$417,900
Rent
—
Median Age
57
College Educated
51%
Unemployment
0.7%
Owner-Occupied
98.3%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety64BLower crime = higher score
Affordability69BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life85AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+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).