ZIP Code 49425

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Holton · Muskegon County · Michigan

Population
3,660

22/sq mi

Median income
$62,841

▼ 18% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$178,800

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.5%

Median age 41.4

Land area
164.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 49425 in Holton, Michigan has a population of 3,660. The median household income is $62,841, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $178,800, 36% below the US average. 11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 49425 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 164.9 square miles in Holton, Muskegon County, Michigan. The area is home to 3,660 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 49425 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49425 sits at $62,841 (14% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $28,779. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $178,800 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $823 per month, and 83.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49425 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Muskegon County, so you can benchmark 49425 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 49425

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49425.

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 49425, Holton, 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

3,660

Population

164.9

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49425?

41.4

Median Age

55.8%

Male

44.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$62,841

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$28,779

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 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 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,403

Total Housing Units

1,258

Occupied Units

145

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$178,800

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$823

Median Rent

1976

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

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

236

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+136%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49425 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 136
2021 +14.4% 156
2022 +20.5% 188
2023 +20.1% 226
2024 +4.5% 236

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 31 business establishments in ZIP 49425, employing approximately 154 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,806,000.

31

Businesses

154

Employees

$5.8M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 8 25.8%
Construction 6 19.4%
Retail trade 6 19.4%
Other services (except public administration) 6 19.4%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
49457 Twin Lake, MI 10,565 6.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49425 in?
ZIP code 49425 (Holton) 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 49425?
ZIP code 49425 in Holton, MI has a population of 3,660 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49425?
The median household income in ZIP 49425 is $62,841, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49425?
The median home value in ZIP 49425 is $178,800, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49425?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49425 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49425?
ZIP code 49425 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 154 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49425?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49425 are: Health care and social assistance (8), Construction (6), Retail trade (6). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49425?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49425 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 49425?
In ZIP code 49425, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% 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 49425?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49425 is 26.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49425?
In ZIP code 49425, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49425?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49425 is 13.4% 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 Holton, 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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