NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49688

MI · Population: 2,331

B+
71/100
70
B+
Safety
63
B
Affordability
70
B+
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49688

Zip code 49688 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 2,331 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 $61,667, with home values near $152,000 and rents around $990/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 22.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 3%.

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
$61,667
Home Value
$152,000
Rent
$990/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
22.6%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
86.7%
Rent Burden
19.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety70B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability63BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life70B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower 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).