49442 ZIP Code
Muskegon, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49442 |
| City/Town: | Muskegon |
| County: | Muskegon |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 45,137 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,551 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,960 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,909 |
| Median Home Value: | $102,300 |
| Land Area: | 41.0 sq miles
106.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.8 sq miles
7.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.2418, -86.1357 |
Population Information (49442 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 45,137 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,696 | 52.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,441 | 47.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,514 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,683 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,627 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,178 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,777 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,478 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,103 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,389 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,198 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,028 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,719 | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,518 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 925 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49442 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $102,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $838 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,909 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,190 | 90.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,719 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,033 | 68.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,157 | 31.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49442 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,358 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,211 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,740 | 9.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 13,823 | 45.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,413 | 21.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,974 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,614 | 8.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 583 | 1.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49442 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,551 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $60,670 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $56,452 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,960 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49442 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,431 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,038 | 88.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,348 | 11.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 16,316 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,396 | 85.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,883 | 10.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 712 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 47 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49442 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 30,229 | 67.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,226 | 22.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 216 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 526 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 284 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,632 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,622 | 3.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,620 | 8.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,197 | 7.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 203 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 47 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 173 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49442 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 951 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 963 | 5.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,322 | 14.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,855 | 11.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,292 | 14.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,179 | 19.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,278 | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,846 | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 304 | 1.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 200 | 1.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49442 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,864 | 82.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,819 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 18 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 319 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 143 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 406 | 2.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49442 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 112 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 950 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 5,270 | 29.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 236 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,517 | 8.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 947 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 198 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 691 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,241 | 6.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,490 | 19.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,952 | 10.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 979 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 455 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49442 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (49442 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,964 | 86.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,239 | 51.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,262 | 44.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,553 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49442 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,468 | 70.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,061 | 37.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,557 | 22.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,288 | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 602 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,099 | 25.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49442 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,448 | 69.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 234 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 724 | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 337 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 478 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 623 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,376 | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,689 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49442 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 64 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 500 | 2.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,014 | 5.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,046 | 11.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,091 | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,667 | 14.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,734 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,700 | 15.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,878 | 16.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,215 | 18.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49442 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 373 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,987 | 11.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,499 | 30.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,999 | 44.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,625 | 9.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 426 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49442 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 14,275 | 88.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 556 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 995 | 6.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 30 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 115 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 143 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 76 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49442 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,828 | 11.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,152 | 38.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,547 | 34.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,663 | 16.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49442 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 2,530 | 22.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,878 | 26.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,314 | 21.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,802 | 16.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 951 | 8.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 488 | 4.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 46 | 0.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 24 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49442 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,057 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $433 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $838 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.03 | 2.38 |
Households (49442 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,190 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,674 | 35.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,839 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,366 | 20.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,248 | 32.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,225 | 32.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,684 | 28.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49442 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,773 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,446 | 47.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,553 | 33.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 530 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 3,046 | 15.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,517 | 33.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49442 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,835 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 381 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 731 | 7.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,090 | 41.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,403 | 24.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,230 | 22.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49442 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,451 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,263 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,517 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,427 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 326 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,789 | 59.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,312 | 36.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49442 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,232 | 82.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,323 | 16.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,377 | 59.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,818 | 38.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 565 | 7.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 128 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49442 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 43,908 | 97.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 236 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,229 | 520.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,229 | 520.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,229 | 520.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 96 | 40.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 24 | 10.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 9 | 3.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 730 | 309.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 38 | 16.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49442 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 42,623 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 40,760 | 95.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,863 | 4.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,451 | 3.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 117 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 176 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 119 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49442 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,190 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,135 | 87.3% | 89.4% |
Muskegon, MI49442