49444 ZIP Code
Muskegon, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49444 |
| City/Town: | Muskegon |
| County: | Muskegon |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,309 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,162 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,556 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,148 |
| Median Home Value: | $147,900 |
| Land Area: | 24.7 sq miles
63.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.1771, -86.1995 |
Population Information (49444 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,309 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,897 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,412 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,925 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,328 | 8.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,911 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,404 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,580 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,669 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,274 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,868 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,445 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,580 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,351 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,263 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 711 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49444 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $147,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $942 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,148 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,637 | 86.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,511 | 13.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,722 | 69.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,915 | 30.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49444 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,161 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 483 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,282 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,519 | 38.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,047 | 23.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,006 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,934 | 11.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 890 | 5.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49444 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,162 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,912 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $60,551 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,556 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49444 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,897 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,643 | 89.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,254 | 10.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,792 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,128 | 85.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,123 | 10.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 388 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49444 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,109 | 61.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,300 | 31.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 351 | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 45 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 154 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,350 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 410 | 1.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,465 | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,232 | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 88 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 44 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 101 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49444 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 670 | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 512 | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 975 | 10.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,135 | 11.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,515 | 15.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,610 | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,334 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,245 | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 334 | 3.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 307 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49444 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,669 | 81.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,061 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 29 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 93 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 81 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 470 | 4.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49444 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 571 | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,065 | 28.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 74 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,327 | 12.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 407 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 84 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 304 | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 689 | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,552 | 24.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 913 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 401 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 242 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49444 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.1% | 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 (49444 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,692 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,474 | 55.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,691 | 52.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,210 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49444 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,062 | 73.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,796 | 39.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,594 | 26.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 773 | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 276 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,551 | 26.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49444 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,693 | 78.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 306 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 190 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 118 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 579 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 324 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 185 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 740 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49444 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 442 | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,181 | 10.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 890 | 8.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 665 | 6.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,236 | 11.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,476 | 13.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,590 | 14.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,471 | 13.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,176 | 19.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49444 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 51 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 649 | 5.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,697 | 33.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,192 | 46.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,356 | 12.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 203 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49444 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,710 | 90.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 213 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 616 | 6.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 52 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49444 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,011 | 10.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,763 | 39.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,362 | 34.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,501 | 15.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49444 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,590 | 23.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,036 | 15.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 770 | 11.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,409 | 21.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,143 | 17.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 644 | 9.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 69 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 61 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49444 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,158 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $436 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $942 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.85 | 2.38 |
Households (49444 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,637 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,671 | 38.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,287 | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,576 | 16.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,526 | 36.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,384 | 35.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,104 | 32.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.67 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.22 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49444 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,668 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,065 | 42.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,889 | 40.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 281 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,359 | 14.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,511 | 36.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49444 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,260 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 300 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 697 | 11.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,238 | 51.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,355 | 21.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 670 | 10.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49444 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,203 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,164 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,902 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,841 | 14.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 220 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,932 | 50.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,689 | 44.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49444 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,308 | 84.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,781 | 14.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,960 | 51.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,794 | 47.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 307 | 8.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 27 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49444 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,098 | 99.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 98 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 211 | 215.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 211 | 215.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 211 | 215.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 21 | 21.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 155 | 158.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49444 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,384 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,824 | 97.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 560 | 2.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 427 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 50 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 78 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49444 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,637 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,675 | 90.0% | 89.4% |
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