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 Moderate-density area
- $71,563
- Median income Near-median income area
- $211,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49451 (Ravenna, MI) rose +11.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 240.3 in 2023 to 267.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,863. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $211,100 (4% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,010; 90.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Muskegon County, so 49451 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 49451
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ravenna, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49451.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 49451?
37.5
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
0.6%
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?
$71,563
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$31,863
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49451 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Ravenna, 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)
$71,563 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
2,433housing units
2,433
Total Housing Units
2,230
Occupied Units
203
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,100
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49451 vs 49318 →
ZIP 49451 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49327
Grant (49327)
8,406 residents
- 49404
Coopersville (49404)
8,269 residents
- 49415
Fruitport (49415)
6,480 residents
- 49451
Ravenna (49451)
6,012 residents
- 49448
Nunica (49448)
3,410 residents
- 49403 2,473
Conklin (49403)
2,473 residents
- 49318 1,398
Casnovia (49318)
1,398 residents
- 49303 1,129
Bailey (49303)
1,129 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49451 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49451 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49448
Nunica (49448)
$86,458 median income
- 49404
Coopersville (49404)
$86,096 median income
- 49403
Conklin (49403)
$85,000 median income
- 49415
Fruitport (49415)
$81,908 median income
- 49318
Casnovia (49318)
$81,591 median income
- 49303
Bailey (49303)
$78,917 median income
- 49451
Ravenna (49451)
$71,563 median income
- 49327
Grant (49327)
$69,697 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49451, 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 (6,012 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 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.
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