NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49712

MI · Population: 8,250

B+
76/100
78
B+
Safety
76
B+
Affordability
83
A
Quality of Life
67
B
Jobs
Zip 49712, MI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 49712

Zip code 49712 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 8,250 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.

With a median household income of $69,548 and home values around $231,400, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 34.6% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.6%, 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
$69,548
Home Value
$231,400
Rent
$948/mo
Median Age
49
College Educated
34.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
Owner-Occupied
82.3%
Rent Burden
16.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety78B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability76B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life83AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy67BLower 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).