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Zip Code 49788

MI · Population: 4,309

C
43/100
59
C+
Safety
43
C
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
12
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49788

Zip code 49788 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 4,309 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 43/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

The median household income here is $44,896, with home values near $85,700 and rents around $818/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 15% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 26.2% 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
$44,896
Home Value
$85,700
Rent
$818/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
15%
Unemployment
26.2%
Owner-Occupied
45.1%
Rent Burden
21.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety59C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability43CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy12FLower unemployment = higher
Overall43CWeighted 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).