NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49870

MI · Population: 3,510

B+
74/100
65
B
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
87
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49870

Zip code 49870 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 3,510 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), 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 $56,429 and home values around $96,300, 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 2%.

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
$56,429
Home Value
$96,300
Rent
$640/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
20.8%
Unemployment
2%
Owner-Occupied
77.6%
Rent Burden
13.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety65BLower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy87ALower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).