ZIP code 49461
Where is ZIP code 49461?
Whitehall, Michigan
Muskegon County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 49461 belongs to Whitehall, Michigan in Muskegon County. 49461 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 9,707 people live in the 49461 area, where the median household income is $83,363. The closest ZIP codes are 49437 (Montague, 3.2 mi northwest), 49463 (Sylvan Beach, 4.8 mi west) and 49445 (Muskegon, 7.1 mi south).
| ZIP code | 49461 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Whitehall |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Muskegon County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 231 |
| Coordinates | 43.3904, -86.3315 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 494 |
Population and income in 49461
| Population | 9,707 · higher than 66% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 225 · higher than 62% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.5 years · higher than 60% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $83,363 · higher than 74% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $41,711 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 30% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $265,300 · higher than 75% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $960 a month |
| Housing units | 4,309 |
| Households | 3,755 (2.53 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 89% / 11% |
| Land area | 43.21 sq mi (plus 4.56 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49461. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 49461
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49437 | Montague, MI | 3.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 49463 | Sylvan Beach, MI | 4.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 49445 | Muskegon, MI | 7.1 mi S | Standard |
| 49452 | Rothbury, MI | 8.4 mi N | Standard |
| 49457 | Twin Lake, MI | 9.1 mi E | Standard |
| 49425 | Holton, MI | 9.7 mi E | Standard |
| 49446 | New Era, MI | 11.4 mi N | Standard |
| 49443 | Muskegon, MI | 11.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 49440 | Muskegon, MI | 11.7 mi S | Standard |
| 49442 | Muskegon, MI | 13 mi SE | Standard |
| 49441 | Muskegon, MI | 13.7 mi S | Standard |
| 49455 | Shelby, MI | 15.1 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 49461 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 49461
123 MAIN ST
WHITEHALL MI 49461
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Sylvan Beach: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (49461-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 49461?
- 49461 is a Whitehall, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 49461 in?
- ZIP code 49461 is in Muskegon County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 49461 in?
- 49461 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 49461?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 49461 use area code 231.
- What is the population of ZIP code 49461?
- About 9,707 people live in ZIP code 49461, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 49461?
- The median household income in 49461 is $83,363 a year, higher than 74% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 49461?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 49461 are 49437 (Montague, 3.2 miles), 49463 (Sylvan Beach, 4.8 miles), 49445 (Muskegon, 7.1 miles) and 49452 (Rothbury, 8.4 miles).