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ZIP code 49442: Muskegon, MI

49442 is a ZIP code in Muskegon, Michigan, mainly in Muskegon County, part of the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI metro area. About 44,766 people live here.

Population
44,766
Median household income
$48,563
Typical home value
$184,400+3.1% in 12 months
Median rent
$971gross, per month
Median age
37.6
Homeowners
69.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 49442 details

CityMuskegon
StateMichigan
CountyMuskegon County
Metro areaMuskegon-Norton Shores, MI
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area41 sq mi, plus 2.8 sq mi of water
Population density1,091 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher10.4% of adults 25+
Average commute22.6 minutes
Center coordinates43.24184, -86.13572

Median rent in 49442 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$571/mo
1 bedroom$680/mo
2 bedrooms$1,080/mo
3 bedrooms$1,237/mo
4 bedrooms$877/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 49442

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
49443Muskegon, MI5.5 mi72
49444Muskegon, MI5.5 mi26,372
49440Muskegon, MI5.9 mi1,492
49415Fruitport, MI6.4 mi6,330
49457Twin Lake, MI7.6 mi11,086
49451Ravenna, MI8.7 mi6,298
49445Muskegon, MI8.7 mi21,289
49441Muskegon, MI8.7 mi36,779

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 49442?

A typical home in ZIP code 49442 is worth about $184,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $48,563 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Michigan average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $184,400 homeWhat can a $48,563 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 49442

What city is ZIP code 49442?

ZIP code 49442 is in Muskegon, MI, in Muskegon County.

What county is ZIP code 49442 in?

49442 is mainly in Muskegon County, Michigan.

What is the population of ZIP code 49442?

About 44,766 people live in ZIP code 49442, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 49442 in?

49442 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Muskegon have?

Muskegon, MI also uses 49440, 49441, 49443, 49444 and 49445.