ZIP code 49444
Where is ZIP code 49444?
Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 49444 belongs to Muskegon, Michigan in Muskegon County. 49444 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 codes 231 and 616. About 26,372 people live in the 49444 area, where the median household income is $53,054. The closest ZIP codes are 49442 (Muskegon, 3.8 mi north), 49415 (Fruitport, 3.9 mi southeast) and 49441 (Muskegon, 4 mi west).
| ZIP code | 49444 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Muskegon |
| Also accepted | Muskegon Heights, Muskegon Hts, Norton Shores |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Muskegon County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 231, 616 |
| Coordinates | 43.1791, -86.1989 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 494 |
Population and income in 49444
| Population | 26,372 · higher than 88% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,069 · higher than 78% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.6 years · lower than 82% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $53,054 · lower than 84% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,164 |
| Below the poverty line | 21% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $165,900 · lower than 65% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $979 a month |
| Housing units | 11,489 |
| Households | 10,192 (2.54 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 24.67 sq mi (plus 0.37 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49444. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 49444
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49442 | Muskegon, MI | 3.8 mi N | Standard |
| 49415 | Fruitport, MI | 3.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 49441 | Muskegon, MI | 4 mi W | Standard |
| 49440 | Muskegon, MI | 4.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 49443 | Muskegon, MI | 4.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 49456 | Spring Lake, MI | 6.3 mi S | Standard |
| 49409 | Ferrysburg, MI | 6.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 49448 | Nunica, MI | 7.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 49445 | Muskegon, MI | 9 mi NW | Standard |
| 49417 | Grand Haven, MI | 9.8 mi S | Standard |
| 49457 | Twin Lake, MI | 11.4 mi N | Standard |
| 49451 | Ravenna, MI | 12 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 49444 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 49444
123 MAIN ST
MUSKEGON MI 49444
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MUSKEGON HTS and NORTON SHORES as the city name for 49444. Avoid Meskegon: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (49444-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 49444?
- 49444 is a Muskegon, Michigan ZIP code. Muskegon Heights, Muskegon Hts and Norton Shores are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 49444 in?
- ZIP code 49444 is in Muskegon County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 49444 in?
- 49444 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 49444?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 49444 use area codes 231 and 616.
- What is the population of ZIP code 49444?
- About 26,372 people live in ZIP code 49444, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 49444?
- The median household income in 49444 is $53,054 a year, lower than 84% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 49444?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 49444 are 49442 (Muskegon, 3.8 miles), 49415 (Fruitport, 3.9 miles), 49441 (Muskegon, 4 miles) and 49440 (Muskegon, 4.5 miles).