ZIP Code 49451

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Ravenna · Muskegon County · Michigan

Population
6,012

28/sq mi

Median income
$71,563

▼ 6% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$211,100

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.2%

Median age 37.5

Land area
214.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 49451 in Ravenna, Michigan has a population of 6,012. The median household income is $71,563, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $211,100, 24% below the US average. 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 49451 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 214.7 square miles in Ravenna, Muskegon County, Michigan. The area is home to 6,012 residents, producing a population density of 28 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49451 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49451 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $211,100 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,010 per month, and 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49451 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Muskegon County, so you can benchmark 49451 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 49451

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,012

Population

214.7

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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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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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Official Data Resources for Ravenna, MI

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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