ZIP Code 49443 in Muskegon, MI

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Muskegon, Michigan
Names to Avoid:
Meskegon
County:Muskegon County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:03:59 AM
Population:88 [See All]
Area Code:231
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:43.2345, -86.2484
Land Area:0.051 sq mi
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49443 - Muskegon, MI

ZIP Code 49443, Muskegon

Retirement Unique ZIP
LocationMuskegon County, MI
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population88
HouseholdsN/A
PO Boxes226
Median Age62.6 years (Senior)
Also Known AsMeskegon
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 49442
Key Facts
  • This PO Box ZIP code serves just 88 residents across 0.05 square miles, making it one of Muskegon's smallest postal subdivisions.
  • The median age is 62.6 years, indicating a retirement-focused community within the broader Muskegon area.
  • The post office maintains 226 PO Boxes while serving 187 businesses, suggesting significant commercial use beyond residential needs.
  • Street delivery exists on a single route covering 1st Street with 92 delivery points that include multi-unit addresses.
  • This ZIP code sits entirely within the boundaries of neighboring ZIP 49442, functioning as a specialized postal facility.
  • With 7 business establishments employing 57 people, the area has a business density that far exceeds its residential population.

Postal Infrastructure

The entire street delivery system consists of a single route on 1st Street with 92 delivery points that include unit-based addresses. This tight geographic footprint sits within the larger 49442 ZIP code boundary, representing one of Muskegon's smallest postal subdivisions. Nearly all residents are non-Hispanic white (71 of 88), with limited demographic diversity. The area's small population and concentrated service suggest it's a specialized postal facility serving both the immediate aging population and a business clientele that doesn't align with typical residential density patterns.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Service Numbered Street Urban Unit Delivery

The entire ZIP code's street delivery operates on a single route along 1st Street, with 92 delivery points that include unit-based addresses. This represents an unusually concentrated service area for an independent ZIP code.

Nearby Areas

East Muskegon Steele Marquette Sheldon Park Oakview
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 49443 has 88 residents and 0 households. The median age is 62.6 years, significantly older than the state (40.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 61.4% male and 38.6% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.7%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (19.3%, higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:88Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:72Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,725.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:0Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:0.00Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:0.00Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--000000000059676972
Decennial Census0------------------88--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 62.6

Male Median Age: 62.7

Female Median Age: 62.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male0001152611347621041
Female001013412011630317
Total00112867314513921358
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:7179.78%
Black:1719.10%
Hispanic:*11.12%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:89100%
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:5461.36%62.7 years
Females:3438.64%62.6 years
Total:88100%62.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:72100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:72100%
Total Native Population:72100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:00.00%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:72100.00%
Total:72100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:00%
Service:00%
Sales and Office:00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 54.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2940.28%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:45.56%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1926.39%
Some college, no degree:1825.00%
Associate's degree:22.78%
Bachelor's degree:00.00%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:72100%
High school or higher:3954.17%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:00%
Public Insurance:00%
No Insurance:00%
Total:0100%
Has Health Insurance:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 49443 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 57 people with an annual payroll of $2,851,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,687Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:7Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$640,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,851,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:57Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 49443 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 172,188 people, about 0.05% of whom live in ZIP Code 49443. It covers 0.051 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Muskegon-Norton Shores, MISource: Census
CBSA Number:34740Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:172,188Source: Census
MSA:Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland, MI MSASource: Census
Land Area:0.051 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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


49444 | | 49442

Schools in ZIP Code 49443


We could not locate which school district 49443 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center 205 E Apple Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
District: UnknownNearby
Muskegon Covenant Academy 125 Catherine Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
District: UnknownNearby
Muskegon High School 80 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
District: Muskegon City School DistrictNearby
Marquette Elementary School 550 W Grand Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
District: Muskegon City School DistrictNearby
Muskegon Community Education Center 550 W Grand Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
District: Muskegon City School DistrictNearby
Muskegon Christian School 1220 Eastgate St
Muskegon, MI 49442
District: Private SchoolNearby
Muskegon Catholic Central 1145 W Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
District: Private SchoolNearby
Western Michigan Christian High School 455 E Ellis Rd
Norton Shores, MI 49441
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 49443


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
Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park 950 W. Norton Avenue, Suite D
Roosevelt Park, MI 49441-4188
Type: Post Secondary
Nuvo College Of Cosmetology 919 W Norton Ave
Norton Shores, MI 49441
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 February 1, 2026.

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