Nunica, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49448
Ottawa County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,410
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $86,458
- Median income Above-median income area
- $301,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nunica pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49448 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 49448 (Nunica, MI) rose +1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.0 in 2023 to 235.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49448 covers 86.1 square miles in Nunica, Ottawa County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,410 residents on file, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49448 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,458 (18% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,326. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.8% and unemployment is 2.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $301,300 (37% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 88.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $778.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ottawa County, so 49448 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 49448
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nunica, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49448.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
8 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 49448, Nunica, 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
3,410
Population
86.1
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49448?
39.0
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
0.7%
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?
$86,458
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$40,326
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49448 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Nunica, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$86,458 Top 22% higher than 78% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,712housing units
1,712
Total Housing Units
1,659
Occupied Units
53
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$301,300
Median Home Value
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$778
Median Rent
1985
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
+1.5%
YoY Change (2024)
235
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+135%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49448 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.6% | 160 |
| 2021 | +4.7% | 168 |
| 2022 | +25.3% | 210 |
| 2023 | +10.3% | 232 |
| 2024 | +1.5% | 235 |
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 81 business establishments in ZIP 49448, employing approximately 845 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,826,000.
81
Businesses
845
Employees
$45.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 17.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 11 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 11.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 8.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 3.7% |
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 49448 vs 49415 →
ZIP 49448 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49444
Muskegon (49444)
29,456 residents
- 49417
Grand Haven (49417)
29,183 residents
- 49401
Allendale (49401)
20,735 residents
- 49456
Spring Lake (49456)
18,581 residents
- 49404 8,269
Coopersville (49404)
8,269 residents
- 49415 6,480
Fruitport (49415)
6,480 residents
- 49451 6,012
Ravenna (49451)
6,012 residents
- 49448 3,410
Nunica (49448)
3,410 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49448 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49448 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
- 49448
Nunica (49448)
$86,458 median income
- 49404
Coopersville (49404)
$86,096 median income
- 49417
Grand Haven (49417)
$83,405 median income
- 49415
Fruitport (49415)
$81,908 median income
- 49401
Allendale (49401)
$74,880 median income
- 49451
Ravenna (49451)
$71,563 median income
- 49444
Muskegon (49444)
$53,054 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49448 ranks #2 of 8 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 49448, 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 (3,410 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 49448 in?
ZIP code 49448 (Nunica) is located in Ottawa County, Michigan. Ottawa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ottawa-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49448?
ZIP code 49448 in Nunica, MI has a population of 3,410 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49448?
The median household income in ZIP 49448 is $86,458, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49448?
The median home value in ZIP 49448 is $301,300, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49448?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49448 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49448?
ZIP code 49448 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 845 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49448?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49448 are: Retail trade (14), Manufacturing (12), Construction (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49448?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49448 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 49448?
In ZIP code 49448, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.3% 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 49448?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49448 is 22.1 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 49448?
In ZIP code 49448, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49448?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49448 is 2.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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