NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49730

MI · Population: 2,115

A
83/100
82
A
Safety
84
A
Affordability
78
B+
Quality of Life
89
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49730

Zip code 49730 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 2,115 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 83/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $73,973 and home values around $167,000, 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 20.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.5%.

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
$73,973
Home Value
$167,000
Rent
$862/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
20.8%
Unemployment
1.5%
Owner-Occupied
91.5%
Rent Burden
14% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety82ALower crime = higher score
Affordability84ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life78B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy89ALower unemployment = higher
Overall83AWeighted 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).