NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49756

MI · Population: 3,805

C+
54/100
60
B
Safety
42
C
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
39
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49756

Zip code 49756 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 3,805 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), 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 $47,208, with home values near $153,200 and rents around $921/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 17.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.5% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$47,208
Home Value
$153,200
Rent
$921/mo
Median Age
57
College Educated
17.3%
Unemployment
8.5%
Owner-Occupied
85%
Rent Burden
23.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety60BLower crime = higher score
Affordability42CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy39DLower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+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).