49461 ZIP Code
Whitehall, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49461 |
| City/Town: | Whitehall |
| County: | Muskegon |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,362 |
| Median Household Income: | $74,545 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,954 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,046 |
| Median Home Value: | $229,700 |
| Land Area: | 43.2 sq miles
111.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.6 sq miles
11.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.3769, -86.3311 |
Population Information (49461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,362 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,551 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,811 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 421 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 634 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 694 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 381 | 4.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 451 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 879 | 9.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,267 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 877 | 9.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 746 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 676 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,300 | 13.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 798 | 8.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 238 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $229,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $862 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,046 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,628 | 89.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 418 | 10.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,142 | 86.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 486 | 13.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,781 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 82 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 145 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,895 | 27.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,735 | 25.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 791 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,447 | 21.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 686 | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49461 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $74,545 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $96,390 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,250 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,954 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,120 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,979 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 141 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,454 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,100 | 77.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 652 | 16.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 218 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,389 | 89.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 96 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 57 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 54 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 26 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 740 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 407 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 618 | 6.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 318 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 32 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 268 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49461 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 139 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 85 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 274 | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 303 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 414 | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 609 | 16.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 516 | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 602 | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 352 | 9.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 334 | 9.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49461 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,325 | 83.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 271 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 30 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 37 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 275 | 6.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49461 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 19 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 149 | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,142 | 28.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 23 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 426 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 88 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 56 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 193 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 280 | 7.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 817 | 20.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 365 | 9.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 208 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 213 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.7% | 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 (49461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,900 | 95.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,834 | 73.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,133 | 44.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 323 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49461 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,344 | 64.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,584 | 43.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,309 | 36.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 204 | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 42 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 512 | 14.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49461 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,370 | 83.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 43 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 114 | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 137 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 51 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 29 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 44 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 249 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49461 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 269 | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 474 | 11.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 746 | 18.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 447 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 698 | 17.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 228 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 406 | 10.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 191 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 577 | 14.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49461 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 25 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 133 | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 724 | 17.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,094 | 51.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 758 | 18.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 312 | 7.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49461 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,361 | 65.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 745 | 20.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 317 | 8.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 33 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 71 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 73 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 28 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49461 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 90 | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 913 | 25.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,625 | 44.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,000 | 27.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49461 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 172 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 136 | 4.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 354 | 11.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 508 | 16.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 886 | 28.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 899 | 28.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 111 | 3.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 76 | 2.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49461 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,427 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $541 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $862 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.38 |
Households (49461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,628 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,156 | 59.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 659 | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 464 | 12.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 801 | 22.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 920 | 25.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,457 | 40.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.89 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49461 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,676 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,031 | 28.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,196 | 59.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 110 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 308 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 781 | 21.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49461 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,054 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 153 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 129 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,101 | 53.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 325 | 15.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 346 | 16.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,383 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 705 | 9.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,223 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,460 | 15.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 123 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 805 | 55.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 532 | 36.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49461 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,442 | 90.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 892 | 9.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 379 | 42.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 486 | 54.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 312 | 35.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 27 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49461 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,237 | 98.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 52 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 125 | 240.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 125 | 240.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 125 | 240.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 69 | 132.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 4 | 7.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49461 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,941 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,787 | 98.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 154 | 1.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 66 | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 38 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 50 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49461 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,628 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,448 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
Whitehall, MI49461