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Holton, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49425

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

3,660
22/sq mi
$62,841
Median income
$178,800
Median home value
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Holton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49425 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49425 covers 164.9 square miles in Holton, Muskegon County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,660 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49425 reports a modest median household income of $62,841 (14% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $28,779. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 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 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 49425

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Holton, MI

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

Quick Facts

3,660

Population

164.9

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 49425 ranks nationally

Holton, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,841 34th percentile higher than 34% 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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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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49457 Twin Lake, MI 10,565 6.4 mi

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Related Areas

Muskegon County Holton, MI Michigan

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.

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