ZIP code 49442
Where is ZIP code 49442?
Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 49442 belongs to Muskegon, Michigan in Muskegon County. 49442 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 231. About 44,766 people live in the 49442 area, where the median household income is $48,563. The closest ZIP codes are 49443 (Muskegon, 3 mi west), 49440 (Muskegon, 3.1 mi west) and 49444 (Muskegon, 3.8 mi south).
| ZIP code | 49442 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Muskegon |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Muskegon County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 231 |
| Coordinates | 43.2329, -86.1885 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 494 |
Population and income in 49442
| Population | 44,766 · higher than 98% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,091 · higher than 79% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.6 years · lower than 82% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $48,563 · lower than 89% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $23,995 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 10% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $136,400 · lower than 83% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $971 a month |
| Housing units | 18,102 |
| Households | 16,417 (2.48 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 41.02 sq mi (plus 2.76 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49442. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 49442
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49443 | Muskegon, MI | 3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 49440 | Muskegon, MI | 3.1 mi W | Standard |
| 49444 | Muskegon, MI | 3.8 mi S | Standard |
| 49441 | Muskegon, MI | 5 mi SW | Standard |
| 49445 | Muskegon, MI | 6.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 49415 | Fruitport, MI | 6.6 mi S | Standard |
| 49457 | Twin Lake, MI | 7.6 mi N | Standard |
| 49456 | Spring Lake, MI | 10 mi S | Standard |
| 49409 | Ferrysburg, MI | 10.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 49448 | Nunica, MI | 10.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 49451 | Ravenna, MI | 11.4 mi E | Standard |
| 49461 | Whitehall, MI | 13 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 49442 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 49442
123 MAIN ST
MUSKEGON MI 49442
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Meskegon: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (49442-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 49442?
- 49442 is a Muskegon, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 49442 in?
- ZIP code 49442 is in Muskegon County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 49442 in?
- 49442 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 49442?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 49442 use area code 231.
- What is the population of ZIP code 49442?
- About 44,766 people live in ZIP code 49442, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 49442?
- The median household income in 49442 is $48,563 a year, lower than 89% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 49442?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 49442 are 49443 (Muskegon, 3 miles), 49440 (Muskegon, 3.1 miles), 49444 (Muskegon, 3.8 miles) and 49441 (Muskegon, 5 miles).