Zip code 49442: Muskegon, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 49442?

49442 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 49442 in?

49442 is in Muskegon County, Michigan.

Q: What is the population of 49442?

About 44,766 people live in 49442, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 49442?

The median household income in 49442 is $48,563.

Q: What zip codes are near 49442?

The closest zip codes to 49442 are 49443, 49444, 49440, 49415, 49457.

Residential delivery areaMuskegon CountyEastern Time

Population

44,766

Median household income

$49K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$136K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$971/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

37.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

41 sq mi

1,091 people/sq mi

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

About 49442

49442 is a suburban zip code in Muskegon, Michigan (Muskegon County), covering 41 sq mi of land. About 44,766 people live here, or 1,091 per square mile. The median resident is 37.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $48,563 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $136,400, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 69% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $971 a month.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.6 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; transportation and moving goods; and office and administrative support.

How 49442 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate9.7%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%116th of 961 in MI
Poverty rate20.4%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%131st of 959 in MI
Population44,766
74th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,76120th of 962 in MI
Housing vacancy9.3%
68th
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%518th of 958 in MI
Rent-burdened renters54.9%
66th
U.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%251st of 931 in MI
Diversity index56
63rd
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.376th of 962 in MI
Veterans6.1%
54th
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%581st of 962 in MI
Homeownership rate69.4%
52nd
U.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%803rd of 958 in MI
Residents under 1822.1%
50th
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%344th of 962 in MI
Healthcare workers9.4%
49th
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%501st of 961 in MI
Population density1,091/sq mi
45th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi208th of 962 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.430
45th
U.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465381st of 958 in MI
Uninsured rate5.9%
42nd
U.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%309th of 961 in MI
Median age37.6
39th
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2789th of 962 in MI
Tech workers2.3%
39th
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%354th of 961 in MI
Residents 65 and older14.6%
35th
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%822nd of 962 in MI
Average commute22.6 min
27th
U.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min672nd of 941 in MI
Government workers10.6%
23rd
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%563rd of 961 in MI
Broadband access87.4%
21st
U.S. 91% · MI 90.5%569th of 958 in MI
Median gross rent$971
19th
U.S. $1,413 · MI $1,129431st of 851 in MI
Foreign-born residents2.8%
17th
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%346th of 962 in MI
Self-employed workers6.5%
14th
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%782nd of 961 in MI
Median earnings per worker$36,386
12th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178809th of 960 in MI
Median household income$48,563
8th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875847th of 952 in MI
Per capita income$23,995
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735902nd of 962 in MI
Median home value$136,400
7th
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600790th of 946 in MI
Work from home3.7%
4th
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%900th of 961 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher10.4%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%890th of 961 in MI

Measure	49442	Muskegon	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.7%	6.4%	5.7%	5.2%	93rd	116th of 961
Poverty rateWeakness	20.4%	14.1%	13.2%	12.5%	85th	131st of 959
Population	44,766	175,961	10,077,761	334,922,499	74th	20th of 962
Housing vacancy	9.3%	10%	11.8%	10.1%	68th	518th of 958
Rent-burdened renters	54.9%	52.5%	50.4%	51.1%	66th	251st of 931
Diversity index	56	41.7	45.3	61.4	63rd	76th of 962
Veterans	6.1%	7.2%	5.8%	6.2%	54th	581st of 962
Homeownership rate	69.4%	78.1%	73.2%	65.2%	52nd	803rd of 958
Residents under 18	22.1%	22.5%	21.2%	22%	50th	344th of 962
Healthcare workers	9.4%	9.7%	10.1%	9.7%	49th	501st of 961
Population density	1,091/sq mi	349/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	45th	208th of 962
Income inequality (Gini)	0.430	0.430	0.465	0.483	45th	381st of 958
Uninsured rate	5.9%	4.5%	4.9%	8.4%	42nd	309th of 961
Median age	37.6	40	40.2	38.9	39th	789th of 962
Tech workers	2.3%	1.9%	3.1%	3.8%	39th	354th of 961
Residents 65 and older	14.6%	18.5%	18.6%	17.2%	35th	822nd of 962
Average commute	22.6 min	21.6 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	27th	672nd of 941
Government workers	10.6%	11.6%	11.6%	14.5%	23rd	563rd of 961
Broadband access	87.4%	88.8%	90.5%	91%	21st	569th of 958
Median gross rent	$971	$1,028	$1,129	$1,413	19th	431st of 851
Foreign-born residents	2.8%	1.9%	7.2%	14.1%	17th	346th of 962
Self-employed workers	6.5%	7.7%	8.6%	10%	14th	782nd of 961
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,386	$42,008	$47,178	$49,666	12th	809th of 960
Median household incomeWeakness	$48,563	$65,024	$72,875	$80,734	8th	847th of 952
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,995	$32,532	$40,735	$44,673	7th	902nd of 962
Median home value	$136,400	$198,300	$231,600	$332,700	7th	790th of 946
Work from home	3.7%	7.2%	13.5%	15.1%	4th	900th of 961
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.4%	21.3%	32.4%	35.7%	3rd	890th 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

16%

5–17

11%

18–24

13%

25–34

15%

35–44

11%

45–54

14%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

37.6

Under 18

22.1%

65 and over

14.6%

Race and ethnicity

White62%
Black21%
Hispanic9%
Asian0.6%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.1%
Multiracial8%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

85%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

0.5%

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 16,417
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 62.1%
Married couples: 35.1%
Living alone: 30.8%
Veterans (of adults): 6.1%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

49442

$48,563

Muskegon Co.

$65,024

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,995

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.430

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

49442

$136,400

Muskegon Co.

$198,300

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

49442

$971

Muskegon Co.

$1,028

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

11%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 18,102
Owner-occupied: 69.4%
Vacant: 9.3%
Median year built: 1963
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 34.6%
Home value to income: 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.3%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

39%

20–29

22%

30–44

12%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

18%

Transportation and moving

11%

Office and admin

10%

Healthcare

Sales

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Management

Education

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Police and fire

0.7%

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.3%

Industries

Manufacturing

26%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Retail

10%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Construction

Education

Other services

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$36,386

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	49442	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,189	$74,888
Service	$20,632	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,243	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$44,236	$49,199
Production and transportation	$37,797	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

44%

Some college

22%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
Households with broadband: 87.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 67.7%
No internet access: 10%
Without health insurance: 5.9%
Limited-English households: 0.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Muskegon
State: Michigan
County: Muskegon County
Center point: 43.2418° N, 86.1357° W
Land area: 41 sq mi
Water area: 2.8 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Muskegon15% of zip
Wolf Lake (unincorporated)9% of zip

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

Zip codes near 49442

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
49443	Muskegon, MI	5.5 mi	72	—	—
49444	Muskegon, MI	5.5 mi	26,372	$53,054	$165,900
49440	Muskegon, MI	5.9 mi	1,492	$46,808	$176,400
49415	Fruitport, MI	6.4 mi	6,330	$81,908	$246,300
49457	Twin Lake, MI	7.6 mi	11,086	$78,225	$222,300
49441	Muskegon, MI	8.7 mi	36,779	$67,427	$213,500
49445	Muskegon, MI	8.7 mi	21,289	$84,877	$232,200
49451	Ravenna, MI	8.7 mi	6,298	$71,563	$211,100
49448	Nunica, MI	11 mi	4,374	$86,458	$301,300
49456	Spring Lake, MI	11 mi	19,931	$92,672	$340,200
49409	Ferrysburg, MI	12 mi	70	—	—
49461	Whitehall, MI	14 mi	9,707	$83,363	$265,300

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Questions about 49442

What city is zip code 49442?

49442 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 49442 in?

49442 is in Muskegon County, Michigan.

What is the population of 49442?

About 44,766 people live in 49442, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 49442 in?

49442 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 49442?

The median household income in 49442 is $48,563.

What zip codes are near 49442?

The closest zip codes to 49442 are 49443, 49444, 49440, 49415, 49457.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49442, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.