City

Muskegon, MI

6 ZIP codes  ·  Muskegon County  ·  Michigan

👥129,821Population
💰$59,650Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$162,556Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 59% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.3%Hispanic: 6.5%Black: 16.7%Asian: 0.6%Other: 5.2%Race
White70.3%
Hispanic6.5%
Black16.7%
Asian0.6%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 59% above avg
No HS Diploma948 (1.1%)
HS Graduate26,124 (31.3%)
Some College14,867 (17.8%)
Associates12,582 (15.1%)
Bachelors11,088 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree17,900 (21.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College17.8%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,650 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$162,555 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$997/mo
Total Housing Units55,854
Vacant Units5,825

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Muskegon, MI

Muskegon is a city in Michigan, located in Muskegon County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 129,821 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.01 years.

Economically, Muskegon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,649 is below the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Muskegon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,555, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $997 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Muskegon is moderately educated. 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.34%).

Muskegon, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Muskegon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49440 1,319 $42,500 $163,100 $791 0.0% 44.7% 28.0%
49441 36,703 $65,235 $194,000 $1,080 5.3% 43.5% 76.0%
49442 44,412 $50,069 $116,100 $889 10.7% 24.1% 69.6%
49444 26,228 $52,143 $159,200 $941 9.1% 30.1% 70.0%
49445 21,090 $80,514 $209,800 $1,163 4.9% 44.3% 89.3%

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