PlainZIP

Bailey, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49303

Muskegon County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,129
29/sq mi
$78,917
Median income
$241,700
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bailey pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49303 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49303 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bailey, Muskegon County, Michigan, home to just 1,129 residents across 38.9 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49303 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,917 (8% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $28,495. Local economic indicators show a 9.7% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $241,700 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $756 per month, and 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Muskegon County, letting you compare 49303 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49303, Bailey, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,129

Population

38.9

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49303?

33.0

Median Age

57.1%

Male

42.9%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 83.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$78,917

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$28,495

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49303 ranks nationally

Bailey, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$78,917 Top 39% higher than 61% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

239

Total Housing Units

239

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$241,700

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$756

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+22.1%

YoY Change (2022)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49303 have increased 22.1% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +16.2% 144
2019 -7.1% 133
2020 +13.2% 151
2021 +13.2% 171
2022 +22.1% 209

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 49303, employing approximately 159 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,170,000.

19

Businesses

159

Employees

$8.2M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 31.6%
Other services (except public administration) 6 31.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 49303 vs 49327 →

ZIP 49303 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49303 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49303 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 49303 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
49327 Grant, MI 8,406 4.0 mi
49318 Casnovia, MI 1,398 3.9 mi
49403 Conklin, MI 2,473 9.8 mi
49330 Kent City, MI 5,440 6.3 mi
49451 Ravenna, MI 6,012 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Muskegon County

49442 standard
Muskegon, MI
Pop: 41,214
49441 standard
Muskegon, MI
Pop: 36,308
49444 standard
Muskegon, MI
Pop: 29,456
49445 standard
Muskegon, MI
Pop: 20,784
49457 standard
Twin Lake, MI
Pop: 10,565
49461 standard
Whitehall, MI
Pop: 8,929

Related Areas

Muskegon County Bailey, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49303 in? ▼
ZIP code 49303 (Bailey) is located in Muskegon County, Michigan. Muskegon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/muskegon-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49303? ▼
ZIP code 49303 in Bailey, MI has a population of 1,129 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49303? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49303 is $78,917, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49303? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49303 is $241,700, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49303? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49303 is White at 83.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49303? ▼
ZIP code 49303 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 159 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49303? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49303 increased by 22.1% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49303? ▼
In ZIP code 49303, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49303? ▼
In ZIP code 49303, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49303? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49303 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.