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Zip Code 49657

MI · Population: 3,743

B+
73/100
77
B+
Safety
82
A
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
64
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49657

Zip code 49657 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 3,743 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 73/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

With a median household income of $68,409 and home values around $167,200, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 18.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.9%, 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
$68,409
Home Value
$167,200
Rent
$758/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
18.1%
Unemployment
4.9%
Owner-Occupied
77.3%
Rent Burden
13.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability82ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy64BLower unemployment = higher
Overall73B+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).