ZIP Code 49441 in Muskegon, MI

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Muskegon, Michigan
City Alias:Norton Shores
Names to Avoid:
Meskegon, Roosevelt Pk
County:Muskegon County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:44:14 PM
Population:36,886 [See All]
Area Code:231
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:43.1869, -86.2729
Land Area:21.704 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 49441 has 36,886 residents and 15,949 households (average 2.28 persons per household). The median age is 42.4 years, slightly older than the state (40.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (79.7%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (9.7%, lower than the state average of 13.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:36,886Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:36,703Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:37,868Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,699.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$65,235Source: Census ACS
Households:15,949Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$194,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.28Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.19Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--37,00936,65436,32235,57835,86336,01235,98935,80235,36535,04535,93936,64936,703
Decennial Census36,308------------------36,886------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 42.4

Male Median Age: 40.5

Female Median Age: 44.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,0091,0581,1241,0271,0121,1791,2141,1281,0189671,0901,2401,3561,130902583352364
Female9801,0511,0571,0769551,2111,1791,1051,0779761,1131,3581,5021,3491,056783558747
Total1,9892,1092,1812,1031,9672,3902,3932,2332,0951,9432,2032,5982,8582,4791,9581,3669101,111
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:29,39780.17%
Black:3,5949.80%
Hispanic:*2,2756.20%
Asian:3610.98%
American Indian:2430.66%
Hawaiian:70.02%
Other:7932.16%
Total:36,670100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:17,75348.13%40.5 years
Females:19,13351.87%44.3 years
Total:36,886100%42.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:35,40396.46%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1410.38%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:6001.63%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:5593.16%
Total Population:36,703100%
Total Native Population:35,54496.84%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,1593.16%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $65,235, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $23,516 (56.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,623. Family households earn a median of $80,725 versus $40,879 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,846). By gender, male median income is $56,613 and female is $50,638, which is lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $5,975 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 57.5%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is narrowly below the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$41,719$43,533$42,926$43,471$45,091$45,633$47,215$48,991$52,612$55,462$58,536$62,921$65,235
Median Family Income$54,070$57,195$54,460$55,776$57,549$59,017$59,797$64,398$66,800$68,860$70,584$75,519$80,725
Median NonFamily Income$24,569$25,188$26,070$26,649$28,076$30,105$30,830$31,574$34,224$35,011$37,190$41,034$40,879
Median Male Income$47,124$48,819$45,945$46,014$45,240$45,331$44,391$46,119$50,011$49,360$51,347$55,401$56,613
Median Female Income$33,289$33,283$34,707$35,393$35,254$35,654$37,830$38,724$41,776$41,244$44,778$47,216$50,638
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:16,11654.49%
Unemployed:8963.03%
Not In Labor Force:12,56542.48%
Total:29,577100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:5,80636.03%
Service:2,95718.35%
Sales and Office:3,32920.66%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:8815.47%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3,14319.50%
Total Civilian Employed Population:16,116100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $194,000, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $82,600 (74.15%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $73,000. The median gross rent is $1,080, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $406 (60.24%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $263. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.04% (58.35% with a mortgage, 41.65% free-and-clear) and renters 23.96% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.10%, which is far lower than the state rate (12.16%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$111,400$108,300$99,800$97,300$98,100$99,700$103,600$112,600$121,000$131,700$143,000$171,200$194,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:822.31%
$500 to $999:1,27635.91%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,55043.63%
$1,500 to $1,999:3409.57%
$2,000 to $2,499:230.65%
$2,500 to $2,999:110.31%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:2717.63%
Total:3,553100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$674$687$692$701$717$752$757$788$817$833$872$980$1,080
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):6,57844.37%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4,69531.67%
Renter Occupied:3,55323.96%
Total Occupied Housing Units:14,826100%

Occupied Housing Units:14,82689.90%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,66510.10%
Total Housing Units:16,491100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:13,37481.10%
Multi-Family Units:2,87917.46%
Other Units:2381.44%
Total Housing Units:16,491100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 28.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 94.00%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 46.60%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 6.60%, which is generally lower than the state rate (8.80%), down 5.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.63%). College enrollment is 13.49%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:3511.35%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,2104.64%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):6,65225.49%
Some college, no degree:6,88526.38%
Associate's degree:3,64913.98%
Bachelor's degree:5,25120.12%
Graduate or professional degree:2,0988.04%
Total:26,096100%
High school or higher:24,53594.02%
Bachelor's degree or higher:7,34928.16%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:24,64457.00%
Public Insurance:17,02639.38%
No Insurance:1,5633.62%
Total:43,233100%
Has Health Insurance:41,67096.38%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty12.1%13.1%14.5%13.0%11.0%12.6%12.1%11.0%8.7%8.1%7.3%7.7%6.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:4045.68%
Kindergarten:5137.22%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,52849.63%
High school (grades 9-12):1,70523.98%
College or graduate school:95913.49%
Total:7,109100%
Early Childhood:91712.90%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5,74680.83%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 49441 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 708 business establishments, employing about 11,581 people with an annual payroll of $598,054,000. USPS data shows 16,609 residential mailboxes and 889 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:16,609Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:889Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:17,762Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:14,074Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,911Source: USPS
# of Businesses:708Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$147,527,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$598,054,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:11,581Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 49441 is located in Muskegon County, Michigan, within the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 34740) and Michigan's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 175,378 people, about 21.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 49441. It covers 21.704 sq mi of land and a water area of 14.931 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Muskegon-Norton Shores, MISource: Census
CBSA Number:34740Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:175,378Source: Census
MSA:Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland, MI MSASource: Census
Land Area:21.704 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:14.931 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:2628.74 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2656320Source: Census
Place Name:Muskegon city; MichiganSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


49442 | | 49440

Schools in ZIP Code 49441


ZIP Code 49441 is part of 2 school districts, including: Mona Shores Public School District (Grades KG thru 12) and Muskegon City School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 10 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Campbell Elementary School 1355 Greenwich Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
District: Mona Shores Public School District
Churchill Elementary School 961 Porter Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
District: Mona Shores Public School District
Ross Park Elementary School 121 Randall Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
District: Mona Shores Public School District
Lincoln Park Elementary School 2951 Leon St
Muskegon, MI 49441
District: Mona Shores Public School District
Mona Shores High School 1121 Seminole Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
District: Mona Shores Public School District
Mona Shores Middle School 1700 Woodside Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
District: Mona Shores Public School District
Muskegon High School 80 West Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
District: Muskegon City School District
Bunker Elementary 2312 Denmark St
Muskegon, MI 49441
District: Muskegon City School District
Muskegon Community Education Center 80 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
District: Muskegon City School District
Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change 2950 Mccracken
Norton Shores, MI 49441
Muskegon Catholic Central 1145 W Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
District: Private School
Western Michigan Christian High School 455 E Ellis Rd
Norton Shores, MI 49441
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 49441


Nuvo College Of Cosmetology 919 W Norton Ave
Norton Shores, MI 49441
Type: Post Secondary
Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park 950 W. Norton Avenue, Suite D
Roosevelt Park, MI 49441
Type: Post Secondary
Baker College Of Muskegon 1903 Marquette Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442-1290
Type: Post Secondary
Muskegon Community College 221 S Quarterline Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442-1432
Type: Post Secondary
French Academy Of Cosmetology 111 W Exchange St Ste A
Spring Lake, MI 49456
Type: Post Secondary
Grand Valley State University 1 Campus Dr
Allendale, MI 49401-9403
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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