Zip code 49440: Muskegon, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 49440?

49440 is assigned to Muskegon, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 49440 in?

49440 is in Muskegon County, Michigan.

Q: What is the population of 49440?

About 1,492 people live in 49440, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 49440?

The median household income in 49440 is $46,808.

Q: What zip codes are near 49440?

The closest zip codes to 49440 are 49443, 49441, 49445, 49444, 49442.

Residential delivery areaMuskegon CountyEastern Time

Population

1,492

Median household income

$47K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$176K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$915/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

33.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.6 sq mi

2,466 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 49440

49440 is a suburban zip code in Muskegon, Michigan (Muskegon County), covering 0.6 sq mi of land. About 1,492 people live here, or 2,466 per square mile. The median resident is 33.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $46,808 a year, 42% below the national median of $80,734. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $176,400, or 3.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 25% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $915 a month.

35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 16.6 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; engineering and science; and management.

How 49440 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Income inequality (Gini)0.516
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MI 0.46539th of 958 in MI
Housing vacancy16.2%
88th
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%378th of 958 in MI
Poverty rate18.7%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%165th of 959 in MI
Diversity index63.9
81st
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.326th of 962 in MI
Unemployment rate6.9%
79th
U.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%224th of 961 in MI
Tech workers3.7%
64th
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%167th of 961 in MI
Population density2,466/sq mi
62nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi127th of 962 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher35%
57th
U.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%220th of 961 in MI
Veterans6.3%
57th
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%551st of 962 in MI
Per capita income$42,055
55th
U.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735270th of 962 in MI
Residents 65 and older17.3%
55th
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%678th of 962 in MI
Rent-burdened renters50.3%
48th
U.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%360th of 931 in MI
Uninsured rate6.1%
44th
U.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%285th of 961 in MI
Government workers11.4%
30th
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%491st of 961 in MI
Median earnings per worker$40,932
24th
U.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178646th of 960 in MI
Foreign-born residents3.3%
20th
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%292nd of 962 in MI
Median home value$176,400
16th
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600549th of 946 in MI
Median gross rent$915
15th
U.S. $1,413 · MI $1,129520th of 851 in MI
Median age33.9
15th
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2885th of 962 in MI
Broadband access84.8%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MI 90.5%704th of 958 in MI
Work from home5.4%
9th
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%821st of 961 in MI
Residents under 1815.3%
9th
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%794th of 962 in MI
Median household income$46,808
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875865th of 952 in MI
Homeownership rate25.4%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%948th of 958 in MI
Average commute16.6 min
3rd
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min900th of 941 in MI
Population1,492
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761748th of 962 in MI
Healthcare workers4.1%
2nd
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%898th of 961 in MI
Self-employed workers4.1%
2nd
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%913th of 961 in MI

Measure	49440	Muskegon	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.516	0.430	0.465	0.483	93rd	39th of 958
Housing vacancy	16.2%	10%	11.8%	10.1%	88th	378th of 958
Poverty rateWeakness	18.7%	14.1%	13.2%	12.5%	81st	165th of 959
Diversity index	63.9	41.7	45.3	61.4	81st	26th of 962
Unemployment rate	6.9%	6.4%	5.7%	5.2%	79th	224th of 961
Tech workers	3.7%	1.9%	3.1%	3.8%	64th	167th of 961
Population density	2,466/sq mi	349/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	62nd	127th of 962
Bachelor's degree or higher	35%	21.3%	32.4%	35.7%	57th	220th of 961
Veterans	6.3%	7.2%	5.8%	6.2%	57th	551st of 962
Per capita income	$42,055	$32,532	$40,735	$44,673	55th	270th of 962
Residents 65 and older	17.3%	18.5%	18.6%	17.2%	55th	678th of 962
Rent-burdened renters	50.3%	52.5%	50.4%	51.1%	48th	360th of 931
Uninsured rate	6.1%	4.5%	4.9%	8.4%	44th	285th of 961
Government workers	11.4%	11.6%	11.6%	14.5%	30th	491st of 961
Median earnings per worker	$40,932	$42,008	$47,178	$49,666	24th	646th of 960
Foreign-born residents	3.3%	1.9%	7.2%	14.1%	20th	292nd of 962
Median home value	$176,400	$198,300	$231,600	$332,700	16th	549th of 946
Median gross rent	$915	$1,028	$1,129	$1,413	15th	520th of 851
Median age	33.9	40	40.2	38.9	15th	885th of 962
Broadband accessWeakness	84.8%	88.8%	90.5%	91%	12th	704th of 958
Work from home	5.4%	7.2%	13.5%	15.1%	9th	821st of 961
Residents under 18	15.3%	22.5%	21.2%	22%	9th	794th of 962
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,808	$65,024	$72,875	$80,734	7th	865th of 952
Homeownership rateWeakness	25.4%	78.1%	73.2%	65.2%	3rd	948th of 958
Average commuteStrength	16.6 min	21.6 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	3rd	900th of 941
Population	1,492	175,961	10,077,761	334,922,499	2nd	748th of 962
Healthcare workers	4.1%	9.7%	10.1%	9.7%	2nd	898th of 961
Self-employed workers	4.1%	7.7%	8.6%	10%	2nd	913th of 961

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

11%

5–17

21%

18–24

14%

25–34

35–44

45–54

24%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

33.9

Under 18

15.3%

65 and over

17.3%

Race and ethnicity

White54%
Black19%
Hispanic12%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial16%

Diversity index

63.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

75.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 761
Average household size: 2
Family households: 31.7%
Married couples: 21.6%
Living alone: 51.4%
Veterans (of adults): 6.3%
Male / female: 42% / 58%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

49440

$46,808

Muskegon Co.

$65,024

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$42,055

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.516

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

49440

$176,400

Muskegon Co.

$198,300

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

49440

$915

Muskegon Co.

$1,028

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

25%

2–4 units

21%

5–19 units

20+ units

49%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 908
Owner-occupied: 25.4%
Vacant: 16.2%
Median year built: 1953
Median rooms: 3.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 50.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 16.1%
Home value to income: 3.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

22%

10–19

47%

20–29

13%

30–44

14%

45–59

0.4%

60+

Average commute

16.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

71.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

14%

Engineering and science

10%

Management

10%

Transportation and moving

10%

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Production

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Computer and math

Education

Arts, media and sports

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

18%

Manufacturing

18%

Admin, support and management

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Construction

Health care and social assistance

Public administration

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Information

Other services

0.6%

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$40,932

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

4.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	49440	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$54,476	$74,888
Service	$35,844	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,773	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$16,458	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,763	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

18%

Some college

31%

Associate's

Bachelor's

23%

Graduate

12%

High school graduate or higher: 92.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 35%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.6%
Households with broadband: 84.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 58.1%
No internet access: 9.3%
Without health insurance: 6.1%
Limited-English households: 1.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Muskegon
State: Michigan
County: Muskegon County
Center point: 43.2375° N, 86.2534° W
Land area: 0.6 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Muskegon100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 49440

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
49443	Muskegon, MI	1.2 mi	72	—	—
49441	Muskegon, MI	4.3 mi	36,779	$67,427	$213,500
49445	Muskegon, MI	4.3 mi	21,289	$84,877	$232,200
49444	Muskegon, MI	5 mi	26,372	$53,054	$165,900
49442	Muskegon, MI	5.9 mi	44,766	$48,563	$136,400
49415	Fruitport, MI	9.2 mi	6,330	$81,908	$246,300
49457	Twin Lake, MI	9.6 mi	11,086	$78,225	$222,300
49461	Whitehall, MI	10 mi	9,707	$83,363	$265,300
49456	Spring Lake, MI	10 mi	19,931	$92,672	$340,200
49409	Ferrysburg, MI	11 mi	70	—	—
49463	Sylvan Beach, MI · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
49448	Nunica, MI	14 mi	4,374	$86,458	$301,300

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Questions about 49440

What city is zip code 49440?

49440 is assigned to Muskegon, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 49440 in?

49440 is in Muskegon County, Michigan.

What is the population of 49440?

About 1,492 people live in 49440, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 49440 in?

49440 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 49440?

The median household income in 49440 is $46,808.

What zip codes are near 49440?

The closest zip codes to 49440 are 49443, 49441, 49445, 49444, 49442.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49440, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.