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ZIP 49442

Part of Muskegon, MI
Pop. 44,766·Muskegon County·131st most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,226/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
-$739
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ZIP 49442 · $1,226
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$810
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,520
Research median
$1,150/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,712/yr
At $1,226/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyMuskegon County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.4% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 49442 (Muskegon, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,766
Median income
$48,563
Median age
37.6
Renters
30.6%
Age distribution
22.1%
23.7%
25.9%
13.7%
14.6%
Under 1822.1%
18–3423.7%
35–5425.9%
55–6413.7%
65+14.6%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
65.5%
20.7%
White65.5%
Black20.7%
Hispanic8.6%
Asian1%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
13.9%
43.5%
32.2%
No HS diploma13.9%
HS diploma43.5%
Some college32.2%
Bachelor's+10.4%
Housing tenure
69.4%
30.6%
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 49442 in Muskegon, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,943 → $48,563
up 10.5%
Population
45,240 → 44,766
down 1.0%
Renter share
33.3% → 30.6%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
10% → 10.4%
+0.4 pts
Median age
35.9 → 37.6
+1.7 yrs

Median household income grew from $43,943 to $48,563 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.5% shift. Headcount in the area went from 45,240 to 44,766 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.0% change. About 30.6% of households rent today, against 33.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 49442 covers Muskegon, MI. The median rent here is $1,226/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($48,563/yr), ZIP 49442 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 49442?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 49442 (Muskegon, MI) is $1,226. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 49442 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 49442's median rent of $1,226/mo is $739 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 49442 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49442 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #131 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,226/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 49442?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,226/mo in ZIP 49442. The local median household income is $48,563/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49442?

Rent in ZIP 49442 has increased 4.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 49442 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 49442 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,226/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($48,563/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 49442 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 49442 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.6% of ZIP 49442 households are renters, while 69.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 49442 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 49442 compare to the rest of Muskegon?

ZIP 49442 is pricier than Muskegon as a whole. At $1,226/mo, it's $19 above the Muskegon citywide median of $1,207/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 49442 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 49442 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,226/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 49442's median household income ($48,563/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.25%
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