49461 ZIP Code, Whitehall, MI
49461 is a ZIP code in Whitehall, Michigan in Muskegon County. It covers 43 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49445, 49437 and 49457. 9,707 people live here in 3,755 households. With about 225 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (89%). Median household income is $83,363, above the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 45.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Whitehall, MI
- County: Muskegon County
- Land area: 43 sq mi
- Population: 9,707
- Median household income: $83,363
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 9,707 |
| Households | 3,755 |
| Median household income | $83,363 |
| Income per person | $41,711 |
| Median age | 45.5 |
| Homeowners | 88.7% |
| Median home value | $265,300 |
| Median rent | $960 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% |
| Broadband internet | 84.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.4% |
| $10–15K | 2.1% |
| $15–25K | 3.8% |
| $25–35K | 7.4% |
| $35–50K | 8.8% |
| $50–75K | 17.4% |
| $75–100K | 17.5% |
| $100–150K | 17.2% |
| $150–200K | 10.1% |
| $200K+ | 10.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.6% |
| 10–19 | 11.4% |
| 20–24 | 4.1% |
| 25–34 | 10.2% |
| 35–44 | 12.5% |
| 45–54 | 10.2% |
| 55–64 | 15.1% |
| 65–74 | 13.5% |
| 75+ | 11.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 42.3% |
| Owned outright | 35.4% |
| Rented | 9.7% |
| Vacant | 12.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.4% |
| Townhome | 0.6% |
| 2–4 units | 5.2% |
| 5–19 units | 1.6% |
| 20+ units | 1.1% |
| Mobile / other | 5.2% |
Businesses in 49461
242 business establishments with 4,287 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 45
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 35
- Accommodation and Food Services: 30
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 27
- Construction: 21
- Manufacturing: 17
- Finance and Insurance: 15
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 13
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49445 — North Muskegon city, MI (6.1 mi)
- 49437 — Montague city, MI (6.6 mi)
- 49457 — Twin Lake CDP, MI (9.5 mi)
- 49452 — Rothbury village, MI (10.3 mi)
- 49440 — Muskegon city, MI (10.4 mi)
- 49446 — New Era village, MI (11.5 mi)
- 49443 — Muskegon city, MI (11.6 mi)
- 49425 (12.2 mi)
Areas that include 49461
- Whitehall, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Muskegon County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 14: highest median household income in Muskegon County
- No. 3 of 14: highest median home value in Muskegon County
- No. 5 of 14: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Muskegon County
- No. 3 of 14: highest median age in Muskegon County
- No. 5 of 13: fastest population growth in Muskegon County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49461, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49461 in?
- 49461 is a Whitehall, MI mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Whitehall; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49461 in?
- 49461 is in Muskegon County.
- What is the population of 49461?
- About 9,707 people (±496), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 9,295.
- What is the median household income in 49461?
- $83,363 (±$6,410), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 49461?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49461 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49461?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49445 (6.1 mi, North Muskegon), 49437 (6.6 mi, Montague), 49457 (9.5 mi, Twin Lake), 49452 (10.3 mi, Rothbury), 49440 (10.4 mi, Muskegon) and 49446 (11.5 mi, New Era).
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