How much is a home worth in ZIP code 49442?

The typical home in 49442 is worth $179,460, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 49442?

Home values in 49442 are up 2.3% over the past year, and up 5.7% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 49442?

A typical home in 49442 rents for about $1,185 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.9%.

What is the property tax rate in 49442?

The effective property tax rate in 49442 is 1.1% — roughly $1,991 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 49442 has a population of 44,766 and a median household income of $48,563.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · MI49442

Muskegon County · Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Typical home value

$179,460^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +2.3%
5-year / yr: +5.7%
10-year / yr: +10.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.: -36.8%
vs metro: -36.7%
vs state: -24.9%

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 49442 is worth $179,460 — 36.7% below the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,185 a month — a 7.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent: $1,185^[2]
Gross yield: 7.9%^[2]
Cap rate: 4.8%^[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate: 1.1%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $1,991^[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Muskegon County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk: Relatively Low^[4]
Riverine flood: Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood: Very Low
Wildfire: Very Low
Drought: No Rating
Heat wave: Relatively Low
Hurricane: Very Low
Tornado: Relatively Moderate
Earthquake: Very Low
Winter weather: Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population: 44,766^[3]
Median household income: $48,563^[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Muskegon County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration: +460^[5]
Moved in: 3,506
Moved out: 3,046

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools: 21
Elementary: 8
Middle: 2
High: 7

Muskegon Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Muskegon Public Schools of the City of
691 students
Timberland Academy
Elementary · Grades K–8 · Timberland Academy
678 students
Cardinal Elementary
Other · Grades K–9 · Orchard View Schools
644 students
Orchard View High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Orchard View Schools
551 students
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–7 · Oakridge Public Schools
541 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield7.9%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.8%

Annual rent$14,224

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$907

Loan principal$143,568

Down payment$35,892

Total interest paid$183,114

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.03

Monthly cost to own$1,223

Monthly rent$1,185

Owning and renting are roughly even.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation: 8th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 100th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 75th percentile^[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

8th for fastest-growing in MIView list →

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 49442?: The typical home in 49442 is worth $179,460, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 49442?: Home values in 49442 are up 2.3% over the past year, and up 5.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 49442?: A typical home in 49442 rents for about $1,185 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 49442?: The effective property tax rate in 49442 is 1.1% — roughly $1,991 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 49442?: ZIP code 49442 has a population of 44,766 and a median household income of $48,563.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

49444 vs 49442 →
Norton Shores, MI
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49441
Norton Shores, MI
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49437
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Typical home
$273,337
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49457
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$278,312
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49303
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Typical home
$283,304
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