49441 ZIP Code — Muskegon, MI
Muskegon County, Michigan
ZIP code 49441 is located in Muskegon, Michigan, within Muskegon County. It covers approximately 21.70 square miles and serves a population of 36,649 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.
About ZIP code 49441
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $62,921. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
36,649
population
21.70
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49441 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49441
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49441. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Muskegon | Acceptable |
| Muskegon | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49440 Muskegon (3.6 mi)
49444 Muskegon (4.2 mi)
49445 Muskegon (7.7 mi)
49442 Muskegon (7.8 mi)
49415 Fruitport (7.8 mi)
49456 Spring Lake (8.4 mi)
49448 Nunica (11.5 mi)
49417 Grand Haven (13.8 mi)
49457 Twin Lake (14 mi)
49461 Whitehall (14.1 mi)
49451 Ravenna (15.4 mi)
49404 Coopersville (17.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 36,649 |
| Population density | 1,689 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 121 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 21.70 sq mi |
| Water area | 14.93 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.1869 |
| Longitude | -86.2729 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 231 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.5% | 46.4% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 34.3% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.0% | 16.3% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 3.0% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
36,649
Population
1,689
People per sq mi
40.6
Median age
$62,921
Median household income
$33,791
Per capita income
$171,200
Median home value
$980
Median monthly rent
73.6%
Home ownership
10.6%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
12,748
Housing units
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,108
Under 5
1,196
898
5–9
970
980
10–14
1,058
1,067
15–19
1,152
851
20–24
919
2,678
25–34
2,893
2,010
35–44
2,170
1,794
45–54
1,938
1,221
55–59
1,319
1,296
60–64
1,399
2,377
65–74
2,567
917
75–84
991
423
85+
457
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,690 | 21.0% |
| 18 and over | 28,959 | 79.0% |
| 65 and over | 7,732 | 21.1% |
| Median age | 40.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80%
Black or African American
9.5%
Two or more races
5.3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Asian
1.1%
Other race
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,120 | 80% |
| Black or African American | 3,584 | 9.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,011 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 991 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 427 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 263 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 234 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.5% | 46.4% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 34.3% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.0% | 16.3% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 3.0% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
13.0%
$50k–$75k
20.7%
$75k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
4.9%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.9% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $62,921 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.1%
$50k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
25.3%
$150k–$200k
22.9%
$200k–$300k
19.8%
$300k–$500k
14.0%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,200 |
| Median rent / month | $980 |
| Owner occupied | 73.6% |
| Renter occupied | 26.4% |
| Vacant | 10.5% |
| Single-family detached | 75.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.7% |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% |
| 3 or more | 17.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 88.6% |
| Electricity | 8.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,098 | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,037 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,257 | 15.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,540 | 30.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,314 | 28.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,454 | 36.5% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.9% | 27.2% |
| Married | 51.7% | 47.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 9.8% |
| Divorced | 11.0% | 14.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
27.3%
Some college, no degree
24.5%
Associate's degree
14.4%
Bachelor's degree
19.0%
Graduate / professional
8.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 345 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 469 | 7.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,119 | 46.4% |
| High school | 1,774 | 26.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,018 | 15.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Manufacturing
19.7%
Retail trade
12.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.2%
Professional & management
8.9%
Construction
4.7%
Other services
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Public administration
4.3%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.6% |
| Service | 20.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.9% |
| Production & transportation | 19.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.1% |
| Government | 10.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.3% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 6.6% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.6%
Under 18 years
12.2%
18 and over
10.1%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
15.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.8% |
| Retirement income | 30.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| High blood pressure | 35.5% |
| High cholesterol | 37.5% |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 31.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.9% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.2% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 9.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.1% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,189 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 13.4% |
| 65 and over | 29.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.0% |
| Public insurance | 46.3% |
| No insurance | 4.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 34,345 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 329 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 183 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 117 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 24 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,750 | 97.5% |
| Born in same state | 35,637 | 97.2% |
| Born in different state | 31,129 | 84.9% |
| Foreign born | 113 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 899 | 2.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 471 | 52.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,035 | 8.3% |
| Italian | 2,994 | 8.2% |
| English | 2,750 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 807 | 2.2% |
| German | 598 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 501 | 1.4% |
| Dutch | 437 | 1.2% |
| Irish | 356 | 1% |
| Norwegian | 288 | 0.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 94.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49441
What city is ZIP code 49441 in?
ZIP code 49441 is primarily assigned to Muskegon, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49441 in?
ZIP code 49441 falls within Muskegon County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49441 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 49441 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49441?
The median home value in ZIP code 49441 is $171,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 49441?
ZIP code 49441 has an estimated population of 36,649 residents, with a density of 1,689 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49441?
The median household income in ZIP code 49441 is $62,921, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49441 in?
ZIP code 49441 observes the EST timezone.