49451 ZIP Code — Ravenna, MI

Muskegon County, Michigan

ZIP code 49451 is located in Ravenna, Michigan, within Muskegon County. It covers approximately 83.62 square miles and serves a population of 6,386 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49451

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 $186,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,326.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% 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.

6,386
population
83.62
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49451 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49451

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City Status
Ravenna Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
49318 Casnovia (7.2 mi) 49303 Bailey (7.5 mi) 49403 Conklin (7.8 mi) 49415 Fruitport (8.7 mi) 49448 Nunica (9.1 mi) 49442 Muskegon (9.2 mi) 49404 Coopersville (9.3 mi) 49327 Grant (10.9 mi) 49444 Muskegon (11.7 mi) 49330 Kent City (11.7 mi) 49435 Marne (13.7 mi) 49345 Sparta (14.3 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 6,386
Population density 76 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 121
Geography
Land area 83.62 sq mi
Water area 1.02 sq mi
Latitude 43.2062
Longitude -85.9683
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 38.0% 46.4% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 33.4% 34.3% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 24.8% 16.3% 20.6%
Over $200k 3.8% 3.0% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

6,386
Population
76
People per sq mi
36.2
Median age
$67,326
Median household income
$28,383
Per capita income
$186,000
Median home value
$945
Median monthly rent
88.4%
Home ownership
10.5%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
2,156
Housing units
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
189
Under 5
174
264
5–9
243
266
10–14
244
256
15–19
235
192
20–24
176
434
25–34
400
444
35–44
408
434
45–54
400
214
55–59
197
229
60–64
211
268
65–74
247
91
75–84
83
45
85+
42
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,72527.0%
18 and over4,66173.0%
65 and over77612.2%
Median age36.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or more races 3.5%
Other race 1.7%
Black or African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
GroupCount%
White5,89689%
Hispanic or Latino2393.6%
Two or more races2293.5%
Other race1121.7%
Black or African American711.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native610.9%
Asian110.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander60.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.0% 46.4% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 33.4% 34.3% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 24.8% 16.3% 20.6%
Over $200k 3.8% 3.0% 5.7%
Under $10k 5.0%
$10k–$15k 2.6%
$15k–$25k 6.3%
$25k–$35k 9.9%
$35k–$50k 12.4%
$50k–$75k 18.7%
$75k–$100k 16.0%
$100k–$150k 20.2%
$150k–$200k 5.0%
$200k+ 4.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.0%
$10k–$15k2.6%
$15k–$25k6.3%
$25k–$35k9.9%
$35k–$50k12.4%
$50k–$75k18.7%
$75k–$100k16.0%
$100k–$150k20.2%
$150k–$200k5.0%
$200k+4.0%
Median income$67,326

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%
$50k–$100k 7.5%
$100k–$150k 15.0%
$150k–$200k 27.8%
$200k–$300k 25.9%
$300k–$500k 12.8%
$500k–$1M 5.2%
$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$186,000
Median rent / month$945
Owner occupied88.4%
Renter occupied11.6%
Vacant10.0%
Single-family detached82.8%
Large apartment buildings0.2%
Mobile homes14.2%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.99

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.1%
2010–20194.3%
2000–200913.3%
1990–199922.2%
1980–198910.1%
1970–197917.2%
1960–19696.5%
1950–19598.5%
1940–19494.6%
1939 or earlier13.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.6%
1 bedroom1.9%
2 bedrooms16.3%
3 bedrooms54.8%
4 bedrooms17.4%
5+ bedrooms8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.2%
1 vehicle24.1%
2 vehicles39.6%
3 or more34.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas38.2%
Electricity9.5%
Propane / LP gas34.7%
Fuel oil4.4%
Wood10.4%
No fuel used0.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,33561.6%
Cohabiting couple1888.7%
Male householder, no spouse27412.6%
Female householder, no spouse37017.1%
Households with children under 1885439.4%
Households with seniors (65+)52524.2%
Average household size2.93

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.1%21.7%
Married55.4%57.2%
Separated0.8%1.0%
Widowed2.7%7.7%
Divorced7.9%12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%
Some HS, no diploma 5.5%
HS graduate 40.9%
Some college, no degree 21.1%
Associate's degree 10.5%
Bachelor's degree 16.1%
Graduate / professional 4.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.8%
Bachelor's or higher20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool976.0%
Kindergarten1167.1%
Elementary school76347.0%
High school45628.1%
College / grad school19211.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.0%
Education & healthcare 23.2%
Retail trade 11.8%
Construction 7.6%
Transportation & utilities 6.2%
Professional & management 5.4%
Other services 5.3%
Wholesale trade 4.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%
Finance & real estate 2.9%
Public administration 2.2%
Agriculture & mining 1.8%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.5%
Service14.2%
Sales & office16.1%
Natural resources & construction10.9%
Production & transportation28.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector86.1%
Government8.1%
Self-employed5.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.6%
Carpool8.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.0%
Work from home3.6%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)27.0

Poverty

All people 10.5%
Under 18 years 12.3%
18 and over 9.9%
Married-couple families 4.6%
Female-led households 12.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security30.0%
Retirement income19.9%
Supplemental Security4.5%
Cash public assistance1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP13.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.0%
High blood pressure32.1%
High cholesterol34.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Heart disease6.1%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma11.0%
Arthritis28.6%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease7.4%
Cancer6.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.6%
Binge drinking20.9%
No physical activity21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.8%
Depression23.1%
Fair or poor health14.0%
Poor mental health17.0%
Poor physical health10.7%
No health insurance10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.0%
Visited dentist65.9%
Cholesterol screening90.4%
Teeth loss12.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3166.8%
Disability%
Any disability11.4%
Under 183.5%
18–64 years10.5%
65 and over33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance75.0%
Public insurance33.8%
No insurance5.3%
Uninsured under 191.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only6,02394.3%
Spanish230.4%
Other Indo-European130.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander80.1%
Other languages20.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)6,35299.5%
Born in same state6,31698.9%
Born in different state5,84791.6%
Foreign born360.6%
Naturalized citizen340.5%
Not a US citizen1544.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
English87113.6%
Italian6069.5%
French5318.3%
Arab2614.1%
AncestryCount%
Irish570.9%
Dutch490.8%
German470.7%
Polish420.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access33.9%
Internet access93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49451

What city is ZIP code 49451 in?

ZIP code 49451 is primarily assigned to Ravenna, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49451 in?

ZIP code 49451 falls within Muskegon County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49451 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 49451 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49451?

The median home value in ZIP code 49451 is $186,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 49451?

ZIP code 49451 has an estimated population of 6,386 residents, with a density of 76 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 49451?

The median household income in ZIP code 49451 is $67,326, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49451 in?

ZIP code 49451 observes the EST timezone.

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