NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49668

MI · Population: 3,370

C+
53/100
62
B
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
34
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49668

Zip code 49668 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 3,370 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 53/100), 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 $53,587, with home values near $139,500 and rents around $971/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 13.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 9.6% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$53,587
Home Value
$139,500
Rent
$971/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
13.5%
Unemployment
9.6%
Owner-Occupied
87%
Rent Burden
21.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety62BLower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy34DLower unemployment = higher
Overall53C+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).