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ZIP 49456

Pop. 19,931·Ottawa County·19th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,942/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.5%
vs US Median
-$23
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 49456 · $1,942
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,040
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,500
3 BR
$1,900
4 BR+
$2,220
Research median
$1,500/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,304/yr
At $1,942/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyOttawa County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 49456 (Ferrysburg, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 48.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,931
Median income
$92,672
Median age
46.5
Renters
17.7%
Age distribution
19.8%
17.4%
24%
14.1%
24.7%
Under 1819.8%
18–3417.4%
35–5424%
55–6414.1%
65+24.7%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
92.9%
White92.9%
Black0.6%
Hispanic3%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
20.3%
28.8%
48.1%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma20.3%
Some college28.8%
Bachelor's+48.1%
Housing tenure
82.3%
17.7%
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 49456 in Ferrysburg, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,902 → $92,672
up 25.4%
Population
19,911 → 19,931
up 0.1%
Renter share
18.9% → 17.7%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
43% → 48.1%
+5.1 pts
Median age
47.2 → 46.5
-0.7 yrs

Median household income climbed from $73,902 to $92,672 between 2021 and 2024, a 25.4% shift. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 43% to 48.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 49456 covers Ferrysburg, MI. The median rent here is $1,942/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($92,672/yr), ZIP 49456 ranks as affordable 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 49456?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 49456 (Ferrysburg, MI) is $1,942. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 49456 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 49456's median rent of $1,942/mo is $23 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 49456 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49456 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #19 out of 165 ZIPs tracked at $1,942/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 49456?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,942/mo in ZIP 49456. The local median household income is $92,672/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49456?

Rent in ZIP 49456 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 49456 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 49456 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,942/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($92,672/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 49456 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 49456 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.7% of ZIP 49456 households are renters, while 82.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 49456 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 49456 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 49456 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,942/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 49456's median household income ($92,672/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 49456 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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