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Zip Code 49679

MI · Population: 1,351

B+
71/100
73
B+
Safety
66
B
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
72
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49679

Zip code 49679 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 1,351 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 71/100), 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 $65,089, with home values near $164,100 and rents around $1,021/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 15.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 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
$65,089
Home Value
$164,100
Rent
$1,021/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
15.5%
Unemployment
4%
Owner-Occupied
93.4%
Rent Burden
18.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety73B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy72B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall71B+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).