PlainZIP

Casnovia, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49318

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

1,398
30/sq mi
$81,591
Median income
$240,600
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49318 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49318 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Casnovia, Muskegon County, Michigan, home to just 1,398 residents across 46.0 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49318 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,591 (11% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,569. Local economic indicators show a 11.5% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $240,600 for a typical home value (10% above the state average), with rent averaging $990 a month; 87.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 49318 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Muskegon County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

Top industries in ZIP 49318

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Casnovia, MI

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,398

Population

46.0

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 49318 ranks nationally

Casnovia, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,591 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 49318 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 49318 ranks #7 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 49318 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 49318 ranks #3 of 8 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
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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Related Areas

Muskegon County Casnovia, MI Michigan

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.

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