NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49749

MI · Population: 4,527

B+
76/100
72
B+
Safety
76
B+
Affordability
83
A
Quality of Life
72
B+
Jobs
Zip 49749, MI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 49749

Zip code 49749 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 4,527 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 $64,418 and home values around $183,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 31.2% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

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
$64,418
Home Value
$183,500
Rent
$807/mo
Median Age
58
College Educated
31.2%
Unemployment
4%
Owner-Occupied
85.8%
Rent Burden
15% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety72B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability76B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life83AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy72B+Lower 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).