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Muskegon, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49441

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

36,308
645/sq mi
$67,427
Median income
$213,500
Median home value
28.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Muskegon pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
645
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49441 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49441 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, with 36,308 residents across 56.3 square miles, a density of 645 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49441 reports a modest median household income of $67,427 (8% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,125. Local economic indicators show a 11.6% poverty rate alongside 4.8% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $213,500 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,158 per month, and 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Muskegon County, so you can benchmark 49441 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 49441

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Muskegon, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49441.

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 49441, Muskegon, 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

36,308

Population

56.3

Area (sq mi)

645

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49441?

39.9

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 82.0%
African American 8.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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?

$67,427

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$34,125

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49441 ranks nationally

Muskegon, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,427 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.8%

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

What does housing look like?

16,550

Total Housing Units

14,976

Occupied Units

1,574

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$213,500

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$1,158

Median Rent

1963

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

+5.4%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49441 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 145
2021 +14.8% 167
2022 +17.6% 196
2023 +12.9% 221
2024 +5.4% 233

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 708 business establishments in ZIP 49441, employing approximately 11,581 people with a combined annual payroll of $598,054,000.

708

Businesses

11,581

Employees

$598.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 102 14.4%
Other services (except public administration) 87 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 82 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 78 11.0%
Manufacturing 67 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 59 8.3%
Construction 51 7.2%
Finance and insurance 41 5.8%
Wholesale trade 29 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 17 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.0%
Information 13 1.8%
Educational services 12 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.7%

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 49441 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 49441 ranks #2 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 49441 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 49441 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
49440 Muskegon, MI 953 3.8 mi
49444 Muskegon, MI 29,456 3.7 mi
49445 Muskegon, MI 20,784 7.7 mi
49456 Spring Lake, MI 18,581 7.7 mi
49442 Muskegon, MI 41,214 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Muskegon County

49442 standard
Muskegon, MI
Pop: 41,214
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
49437 standard
Montague, MI
Pop: 6,902

Related Areas

Muskegon County Muskegon, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49441 in? ▼
ZIP code 49441 (Muskegon) 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 49441? ▼
ZIP code 49441 in Muskegon, MI has a population of 36,308 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49441? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49441 is $67,427, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49441? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49441 is $213,500, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49441? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49441 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49441? ▼
ZIP code 49441 has 708 business establishments employing approximately 11,581 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49441? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49441 are: Retail trade (102), Other services (except public administration) (87), Health care and social assistance (82). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49441? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49441 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 49441? ▼
In ZIP code 49441, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% 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 49441? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49441 is 20.8 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 49441? ▼
In ZIP code 49441, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49441? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49441 is 11.6% 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.