49303 ZIP Code — Bailey, MI

Muskegon County, Michigan

ZIP code 49303 is located in Bailey, Michigan, within Muskegon County. It covers approximately 14.75 square miles and serves a population of 928 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 616.

About ZIP code 49303

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,432. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49303 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

928

population

14.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49303 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49303

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49303. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bailey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49318 Casnovia (4.1 mi) 49327 Grant (4.5 mi) 49330 Kent City (6 mi) 49451 Ravenna (7.5 mi) 49403 Conklin (9.8 mi) 49345 Sparta (11.1 mi) 49412 Fremont (13.5 mi) 49337 Newaygo (13.5 mi) 49413 Fremont (14.3 mi) 49404 Coopersville (14.7 mi) 49442 Muskegon (14.8 mi) 49321 Comstock Park (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	928
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	14.75 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	43.2714
Longitude	-85.8493
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	616

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.8%	46.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	42.7%	34.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	16.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.0%	3.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

928

Population

People per sq mi

32.3

Median age

$64,432

Median household income

$25,762

Per capita income

$164,200

Median home value

$745

Median monthly rent

80.5%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

265

Housing units

11.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	220	23.7%
18 and over	708	76.3%
65 and over	112	12.1%
Median age	32.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.3%

Two or more races 7%

Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Black or African American 0.8%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	829	83.3%
Two or more races	70	7%
Hispanic or Latino	67	6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	1.4%
Black or African American	8	0.8%
Other race	7	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.8%	46.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	42.7%	34.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	16.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.0%	3.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 10.0%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.0%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$64,432

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 24.5%

$200k–$300k 28.3%

$300k–$500k 8.3%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,200
Median rent / month	$745
Owner occupied	80.5%
Renter occupied	19.5%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	75.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	27.1%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	17.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	42.6%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	7.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	33.7%
2 vehicles	27.1%
3 or more	39.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.5%
Electricity	5.2%
Propane / LP gas	51.7%
Fuel oil	6.4%
Wood	14.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	135	41.0%
Cohabiting couple	60	18.2%
Male householder, no spouse	77	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	57	17.3%
Households with children under 18	95	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	80	24.3%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.2%	34.7%
Married	41.4%	41.3%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	10.1%
Divorced	15.1%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	95	48.5%
High school	62	31.6%
College / grad school	39	19.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.0%

Education & healthcare 12.7%

Construction 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Professional & management 8.7%

Retail trade 8.3%

Other services 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Public administration 1.1%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.0%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	30.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.3%
Government	2.5%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 5.5%

18 and over 18.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 62.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.1%
Retirement income	18.2%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	21.6%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.0%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	17.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.9%
Public insurance	49.8%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	843	90.8%
Spanish	28	3.3%
Other Indo-European	28	3.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	909	98.0%
Born in same state	903	97.3%
Born in different state	810	87.3%
Foreign born	6	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	19	2.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	224	24.1%
French	76	8.2%
English	55	5.9%
Arab	35	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	8	0.9%
Norwegian	8	0.9%
Irish	6	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	92.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49303

What city is ZIP code 49303 in?

ZIP code 49303 is primarily assigned to Bailey, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49303 in?

ZIP code 49303 falls within Muskegon County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49303?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 49303 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 49303 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49303?

15% of residents in ZIP code 49303 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49303?

The median home value in ZIP code 49303 is $164,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 49303 in?

ZIP code 49303 observes the EST timezone.