49461 ZIP Code — Whitehall, MI

Muskegon County, Michigan

ZIP code 49461 is located in Whitehall, Michigan, within Muskegon County. It covers approximately 43.21 square miles and serves a population of 9,362 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49461

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 $229,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,545. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 49461 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,362

population

43.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49461 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49461

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49461. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Whitehall	Acceptable
Whitehall	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49437 Montague (4.6 mi) 49445 Muskegon (6.7 mi) 49457 Twin Lake (9 mi) 49452 Rothbury (9.1 mi) 49440 Muskegon (11 mi) 49425 Holton (11.3 mi) 49446 New Era (11.5 mi) 49442 Muskegon (13.5 mi) 49441 Muskegon (14.1 mi) 49455 Shelby (15.7 mi) 49444 Muskegon (16.5 mi) 49415 Fruitport (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	9,362
Population density	217 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	43.21 sq mi
Water area	4.56 sq mi
Latitude	43.3869
Longitude	-86.3276
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	37.5%	46.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	34.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	16.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	6.8%	3.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

9,362

Population

217

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$74,545

Median household income

$37,798

Per capita income

$229,700

Median home value

$862

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

3,560

Housing units

31.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

205

Under 5

216

308

5–9

326

337

10–14

357

185

15–19

196

219

20–24

232

427

25–34

452

616

35–44

651

426

45–54

451

363

55–59

383

329

60–64

347

632

65–74

668

388

75–84

410

116

85+

122

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,979	21.1%
18 and over	7,383	78.9%
65 and over	2,336	25.0%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.9%

Two or more races 7.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Black or African American 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Asian 0.6%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	8,389	85.9%
Two or more races	740	7.6%
Hispanic or Latino	407	4.2%
Black or African American	96	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	57	0.6%
Asian	54	0.6%
Other race	26	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.5%	46.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	34.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	16.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	6.8%	3.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 9.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	9.2%
Median income	$74,545

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 28.2%

$300k–$500k 28.6%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$229,700
Median rent / month	$862
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	83.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	6.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	18.4%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	14.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.1%
Electricity	8.7%
Propane / LP gas	20.5%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	2.0%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,156	59.4%
Cohabiting couple	207	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	464	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	801	22.1%
Households with children under 18	920	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,457	40.2%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	19.8%
Married	59.7%	57.5%
Separated	0.8%	0.6%
Widowed	3.0%	7.1%
Divorced	8.4%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 27.9%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 21.3%

Graduate / professional 10.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	31.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	153	7.4%
Kindergarten	129	6.3%
Elementary school	1,101	53.6%
High school	325	15.8%
College / grad school	346	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.7%

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Retail trade 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Professional & management 7.0%

Public administration 5.4%

Other services 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Construction 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Information 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.9%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	22.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 10.9%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 21.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.7%
Retirement income	36.1%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	68.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	705	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	23.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.1%
Public insurance	44.8%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,941	95.5%
Spanish	14	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,237	98.7%
Born in same state	9,185	98.1%
Born in different state	7,336	78.4%
Foreign born	52	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	125	1.3%
Not a US citizen	56	44.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,096	11.7%
Italian	854	9.1%
English	731	7.8%
Polish	368	3.9%
Arab	342	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	118	1.3%
Norwegian	55	0.6%
Irish	50	0.5%
German	42	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49461

What city is ZIP code 49461 in?

ZIP code 49461 is primarily assigned to Whitehall, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49461 in?

ZIP code 49461 falls within Muskegon County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49461 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 49461 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49461 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 49461 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49461 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 49461 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 49461?

ZIP code 49461 has an estimated population of 9,362 residents, with a density of 217 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49461 in?

ZIP code 49461 observes the EST timezone.