🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

49442

Muskegon

ZIP Code 49442 is a standard zip code serving Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan (MI), in Muskegon County, United States. It has an estimated population of 41,214 with a median household income of $29,883. The area falls within the America/Detroit timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Michigan (MI)
County: Muskegon
City: Muskegon
Timezone: America/Detroit

Coordinates

Latitude: 43.232900
Longitude: -86.188500

Geographic Details

Land Area: 42.06 mi²
Water Area: 4.08 mi²
Population Density: 980.0 people per mi² (75th percentile)
Bounding Box: 43.290652°N, 43.201322°S, -86.027573°E, -86.253549°W

With 41,214 residents spread across 42.06 square miles, this area has a population density of 980.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

41,214

Population

95th percentile

$29,883

Median Income

5th percentile

$74,600

Median Home Value

15th percentile

42.06 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 49442 is $29,883, and the median home value is $74,600. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

16,893

Total Units

15,410

Occupied Units

91.2%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Muskegon, MI.

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