NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 49885

MI · Population: 1,820

B+
74/100
79
B+
Safety
60
B
Affordability
87
A
Quality of Life
68
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 49885

Zip code 49885 is located in Michigan and is home to approximately 1,820 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.

The median household income here is $70,833, with home values near $211,200 and rents around $1,338/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 38.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.5%, 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
$70,833
Home Value
$211,200
Rent
$1,338/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
38.4%
Unemployment
4.5%
Owner-Occupied
95.1%
Rent Burden
22.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety79B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability60BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life87AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy68BLower 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).