The 49442 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Muskegon in Michigan in Muskegon County in the United States. The current population estimate is 41,580. Approximately 18% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $39,362. The median age in 49442 is estimated to at 33.3 years, and about 17.7% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this Michigan region, an estimated 86.3% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $19,345.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 49442 is $39,362, while the region's mean household income is $50,082. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,345. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49442 of $19,345 is approximately 39% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 18.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately90.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.7% of the population in 49442 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.8% of 49442 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49442, 93.8% is one race, while 6.2% are two or more races. Approximately 8.3% of 49442 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49442 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (77.5%), followed by Black or African American (24.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77.5% |
| Black or African American | 24.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 49442 are younger than average. The median age of 33.3 years in ZIP Code 49442 is approximately 12.6% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.9% of the population in 49442 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.5% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 49442 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.9% |
| 85 years and over | 1.9% |
In ZIP Code 49442, 95.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Muskegon County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49442, an estimated 17.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.5% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Muskegon County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 14.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 17.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 17.6% |
In ZIP Code 49442, 86.3% of the population graduated high school, while 9.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.0% in this Muskegon County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 42.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.6% |
| Associate's degree | 10.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.7% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49442 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 49442 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49442 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.55 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 10.44% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.96% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 49442 | 13.71¢/kWh | 10.71¢/kWh | 6.63¢/kWh |
| Michigan | 19.67¢/kWh | 13.88¢/kWh | 8.19¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 49442 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.3 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.37 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.05 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.42 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.7 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.98 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.33 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.93 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.41 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.05 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.86 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.17 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 49442, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 49442 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Muskegon County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 104 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 53 |
| Debt collection | 18 |
| Checking or savings account | 12 |
| Mortgage | 7 |
| Other | 24 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 85 |
| Improper use of your report | 51 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 17 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 12 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 8 |
| Other | 45 |
In 49442, 58.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.7 minutes. Approximately 28.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49442 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 21.5% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 49442 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.7% |
| Construction | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 28.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.5% |
| Retail trade | 10.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.7% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 21.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.8% |
| Public administration | 3.6% |