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 High-density area
- $67,427
- Median income Near-median income area
- $213,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Muskegon pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49441 (Muskegon, MI) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.4 in 2023 to 233.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,125. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $213,500 (3% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,158; 75.8% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Muskegon County, so 49441 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
102 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
87 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
82 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
78 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
67 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49441?
39.9
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
2.6%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,550housing units
16,550
Total Housing Units
14,976
Occupied Units
1,574
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$213,500
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49441 vs 49440 →
ZIP 49441 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49442
Muskegon (49442)
41,214 residents
- 49441
Muskegon (49441)
36,308 residents
- 49444
Muskegon (49444)
29,456 residents
- 49445
Muskegon (49445)
20,784 residents
- 49456
Spring Lake (49456)
18,581 residents
- 49440 953
Muskegon (49440)
953 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49441 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49441 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49456
Spring Lake (49456)
$92,672 median income
- 49445
Muskegon (49445)
$84,877 median income
- 49441
Muskegon (49441)
$67,427 median income
- 49444
Muskegon (49444)
$53,054 median income
- 49442
Muskegon (49442)
$48,563 median income
- 49440
Muskegon (49440)
$46,808 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49441, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (36,308 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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