49444 ZIP Code — Muskegon, MI

Muskegon County, Michigan

ZIP code 49444 is located in Muskegon, Michigan, within Muskegon County. It covers approximately 24.67 square miles and serves a population of 26,309 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49444

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 $147,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $50,162. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49444 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

26,309

population

24.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49444 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49444

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49444. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Muskegon	Acceptable
Muskegon	Acceptable
Muskegon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49415 Fruitport (3.6 mi) 49441 Muskegon (4.2 mi) 49440 Muskegon (5.6 mi) 49442 Muskegon (5.9 mi) 49456 Spring Lake (6.2 mi) 49448 Nunica (7.5 mi) 49445 Muskegon (9.8 mi) 49417 Grand Haven (10.9 mi) 49451 Ravenna (11.7 mi) 49404 Coopersville (13.8 mi) 49457 Twin Lake (13.9 mi) 49461 Whitehall (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	26,309
Population density	1,066 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	24.67 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	43.1688
Longitude	-86.1942
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	55.9%	46.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	34.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	16.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

26,309

Population

1,066

People per sq mi

35.6

Median age

$50,162

Median household income

$25,584

Per capita income

$147,900

Median home value

$942

Median monthly rent

69.8%

Home ownership

21.1%

Poverty rate

10.5%

Unemployment

8,233

Housing units

16.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

944

Under 5

981

1,141

5–9

1,187

937

10–14

974

688

15–19

716

775

20–24

805

1,799

25–34

1,870

1,605

35–44

1,669

1,406

45–54

1,462

709

55–59

736

775

60–64

805

1,153

65–74

1,198

619

75–84

644

349

85+

362

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,106	27.0%
18 and over	19,203	73.0%
65 and over	4,325	16.4%
Median age	35.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.3%

Black or African American 31.1%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	16,109	60.3%
Black or African American	8,300	31.1%
Two or more races	1,350	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	410	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	351	1.3%
Other race	154	0.6%
Asian	45	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.9%	46.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	34.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	16.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$50,162

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.7%

$50k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 17.0%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,900
Median rent / month	$942
Owner occupied	69.8%
Renter occupied	30.2%
Vacant	13.6%
Single-family detached	78.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	14.3%
1940–1949	13.2%
1939 or earlier	19.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	33.2%
3 bedrooms	46.6%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.5%
1 vehicle	39.0%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	15.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	90.4%
Electricity	6.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,671	38.1%
Cohabiting couple	864	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,576	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	3,526	36.6%
Households with children under 18	3,384	35.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,104	32.2%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.0%	33.5%
Married	40.2%	38.0%
Separated	0.8%	1.6%
Widowed	2.9%	9.3%
Divorced	14.1%	17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	300	4.8%
Kindergarten	697	11.1%
Elementary school	3,238	51.7%
High school	1,355	21.6%
College / grad school	670	10.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.8%

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Retail trade 12.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Professional & management 6.5%

Construction 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Other services 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.6%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	26.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.8%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 21.1%

Under 18 years 32.6%

18 and over 16.8%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 33.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.3%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.5%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	52.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,164	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	40.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.9%
Public insurance	52.9%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	24,384	92.7%
Spanish	101	0.4%
Other Indo-European	87	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	26,098	99.2%
Born in same state	26,000	98.8%
Born in different state	22,607	85.9%
Foreign born	98	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	211	0.8%
Not a US citizen	63	29.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,833	7%
French	1,663	6.3%
English	1,655	6.3%
Arab	514	2%
German	334	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	209	0.8%
Irish	92	0.3%
Dutch	56	0.2%
Norwegian	39	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49444

What city is ZIP code 49444 in?

ZIP code 49444 is primarily assigned to Muskegon, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49444 in?

ZIP code 49444 falls within Muskegon County, Michigan.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49444?

21% of residents in ZIP code 49444 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49444 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 49444 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49444?

The median home value in ZIP code 49444 is $147,900.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 49444?

Health data for ZIP code 49444 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 49444 in?

ZIP code 49444 observes the EST timezone.