ZIP Code 49318

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Casnovia · Muskegon County · Michigan

Population
1,398

30/sq mi

Median income
$81,591

▲ 7% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$240,600

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 55% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.1%

Median age 36.5

Land area
46.0 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 49318 in Casnovia, Michigan has a population of 1,398. The median household income is $81,591, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $240,600, 14% below the US average. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 49318 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 46.0 square miles in Casnovia, Muskegon County, Michigan. The area is home to 1,398 residents, producing a population density of 30 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49318 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49318 sits at $81,591 (11% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,569. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $240,600 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $990 per month, and 87.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49318 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Muskegon County, so you can benchmark 49318 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 49318

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49318.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49318, Casnovia, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,398

Population

46.0

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49318?

36.5

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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?

$81,591

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$32,569

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

540

Total Housing Units

518

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

3.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.8%
Renter 12.2%

$240,600

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$990

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

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

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

+22.5%

YoY Change (2024)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49318 have increased 22.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +3.8% 151
2020 +6.1% 160
2021 +11.6% 178
2022 +22.5% 219
2024 257

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 49318, employing approximately 121 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,668,000.

19

Businesses

121

Employees

$6.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 21.1%
Retail trade 4 21.1%
Manufacturing 3 15.8%
Wholesale trade 3 15.8%

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 49318 vs 49303 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
49303 Bailey, MI 1,129 3.9 mi
49403 Conklin, MI 2,473 6.2 mi
49330 Kent City, MI 5,440 4.9 mi
49327 Grant, MI 8,406 7.8 mi
49451 Ravenna, MI 6,012 7.1 mi
49345 Sparta, MI 13,040 7.9 mi
49321 Comstock Park, MI 16,241 12.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49318 in?
ZIP code 49318 (Casnovia) 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 49318?
ZIP code 49318 in Casnovia, MI has a population of 1,398 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49318?
The median household income in ZIP 49318 is $81,591, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49318?
The median home value in ZIP 49318 is $240,600, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49318?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49318 is White at 89.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49318?
ZIP code 49318 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 121 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49318?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49318 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49318?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49318 increased by 22.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 49318?
In ZIP code 49318, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49318?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49318 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49318?
In ZIP code 49318, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49318?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49318 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Casnovia, MI

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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