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ZIP 49444

Pop. 26,372·Muskegon County·92nd most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,393/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
-$572
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 49444 · $1,393
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,550
4 BR+
$1,710
Research median
$1,290/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,716/yr
At $1,393/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyMuskegon County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 49444 (Norton Shores, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,372
Median income
$53,054
Median age
37.6
Renters
30.7%
Age distribution
25.1%
21.5%
25%
16.5%
Under 1825.1%
18–3421.5%
35–5425%
55–6411.9%
65+16.5%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
60.6%
29.5%
White60.6%
Black29.5%
Hispanic4.6%
Asian0.5%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
38.1%
35.4%
17.6%
No HS diploma8.9%
HS diploma38.1%
Some college35.4%
Bachelor's+17.6%
Housing tenure
69.3%
30.7%
Owner69.3%
Renter30.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 49444 in Norton Shores, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,296 → $53,054
up 14.6%
Population
26,591 → 26,372
down 0.8%
Renter share
28.7% → 30.7%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
16.5% → 17.6%
+1.1 pts
Median age
35.6 → 37.6
+2.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $46,296 to $53,054 across the same window, up 14.6% versus 2021. About 30.7% of households rent today, against 28.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 49444 covers Norton Shores, MI. The median rent here is $1,393/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($53,054/yr), ZIP 49444 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 49444?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 49444 (Norton Shores, MI) is $1,393. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 49444 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 49444's median rent of $1,393/mo is $572 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 49444 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49444 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #92 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,393/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 49444?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,393/mo in ZIP 49444. The local median household income is $53,054/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49444?

Rent in ZIP 49444 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 49444 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 49444 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,393/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($53,054/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 49444 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 49444 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.7% of ZIP 49444 households are renters, while 69.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 49444 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 49444 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 49444 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,393/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 49444's median household income ($53,054/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 49444 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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