PlainZIP

Ravenna, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49451

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

6,012
28/sq mi
$71,563
Median income
$211,100
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49451 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49451 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ravenna, Muskegon County, Michigan, home to 6,012 residents across 214.7 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49451 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,563 (2% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $31,863. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. Median home value sits at $211,100 (4% below the state average), median rent at $1,010 a month, and owner-occupancy at 90.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 49451 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Muskegon County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 49451

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ravenna, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49451.

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 49451, Ravenna, 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

6,012

Population

214.7

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49451?

37.5

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 89.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$71,563

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$31,863

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49451 ranks nationally

Ravenna, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,563 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,433

Total Housing Units

2,230

Occupied Units

203

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$211,100

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,010

Median Rent

1982

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

+11.5%

YoY Change (2024)

268

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+168%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49451 have increased 11.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.9% 157
2021 +15.0% 180
2022 +13.2% 204
2023 +17.9% 240
2024 +11.5% 268

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 76 business establishments in ZIP 49451, employing approximately 709 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,350,000.

76

Businesses

709

Employees

$37.4M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 22.4%
Retail trade 13 17.1%
Other services (except public administration) 9 11.8%
Manufacturing 7 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 7 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 7 9.2%
Finance and insurance 4 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.0%

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 49451 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 49451 ranks #4 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 49451 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 49451 ranks #7 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
49318 Casnovia, MI 1,398 7.1 mi
49404 Coopersville, MI 8,269 10.1 mi
49303 Bailey, MI 1,129 7.3 mi
49403 Conklin, MI 2,473 8.0 mi
49415 Fruitport, MI 6,480 8.6 mi
49448 Nunica, MI 3,410 9.9 mi
49327 Grant, MI 8,406 10.5 mi

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Related Areas

Muskegon County Ravenna, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49451 in? ▼
ZIP code 49451 (Ravenna) 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 49451? ▼
ZIP code 49451 in Ravenna, MI has a population of 6,012 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49451? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49451 is $71,563, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49451? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49451 is $211,100, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49451? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49451 is White at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49451? ▼
ZIP code 49451 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 709 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49451? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49451 are: Construction (17), Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49451? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49451 increased by 11.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 49451? ▼
In ZIP code 49451, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 49451? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49451 is 27.0 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 49451? ▼
In ZIP code 49451, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49451? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49451 is 8.6% 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.