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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
$86,458
Median income
$301,300
Median home value
39.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $40,326. The poverty rate stands at 2.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. Median home value sits at $301,300 (37% above the state average), median rent at $778 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.5%.

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. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ottawa County, so you can benchmark 49448 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 49448

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nunica, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49448.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 49448?

39.0

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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

$40,326

Per Capita Income

2.8%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49448 ranks nationally

Nunica, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,458 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,712

Total Housing Units

1,659

Occupied Units

53

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$301,300

Median Home Value

+37% vs state

$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

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ZIP 49448 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 49448 ranks #8 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 49448 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 49448 ranks #2 of 8 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
49415 Fruitport, MI 6,480 4.7 mi
49456 Spring Lake, MI 18,581 6.1 mi
49417 Grand Haven, MI 29,183 6.3 mi
49404 Coopersville, MI 8,269 6.4 mi
49444 Muskegon, MI 29,456 8.8 mi
49451 Ravenna, MI 6,012 9.9 mi
49401 Allendale, MI 20,735 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ottawa County

49423 standard
Holland, MI
Pop: 44,977
49424 standard
Holland, MI
Pop: 44,760
49426 standard
Hudsonville, MI
Pop: 33,244
49417 standard
Grand Haven, MI
Pop: 29,183
49464 standard
Zeeland, MI
Pop: 27,481
49428 standard
Jenison, MI
Pop: 25,420

Related Areas

Ottawa County Nunica, MI Michigan

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.

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