NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49727

MI · Population: 6,731

B+
78/100
73
B+
Safety
80
A
Affordability
82
A
Quality of Life
76
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49727

Zip code 49727 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 6,731 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 78/100), 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 $64,801 and home values around $170,000, 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 24.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.5%, 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
$64,801
Home Value
$170,000
Rent
$724/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
24.6%
Unemployment
3.5%
Owner-Occupied
86.2%
Rent Burden
13.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety73B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life82AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy76B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+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).