COUNTY REPORT MI

Muskegon County, Michigan

15 ZIP codes · Avg score 96/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Muskegon County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Water utilities serving Muskegon County's 15 ZIP codes have built a consistent compliance record - the county's above-average grade reflects years of data showing low violation rates and no systemic health concerns.

How Muskegon County Compares

Muskegon County96/100
Michigan avg85/100
National avg73/100

How Muskegon County Compares

A
County Grade
96/100
Avg Safety Score
15
ZIP Codes
20
Water Systems

Muskegon County scores 11 points above the Michigan state average (85/100) and 23 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

A
County Grade
96
Avg Safety Score
15
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 49440 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 49442 (92/100)
$194K
Median Home Value
$1,313
Avg Remediation (68% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Muskegon County, Michigan

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.8 (asthma 12.1%, diabetes 12.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,355, driven primarily by flood

65.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 12.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 44.3% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
65.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
42/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
50%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,355

Flood $800/yr
Energy Code Gap $360/yr
Underground Tanks $240/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

75,157 housing units in Muskegon County

Pre-1940 16%
1940–1959 25%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 21%
2000+ 14%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Muskegon County

$194K
Median Home Value
$1,313
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Muskegon County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Muskegon County residents

Asthma 12.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 44.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Muskegon County

8 community water systems serving Muskegon County.

Show all 8 water systems

20 total water systems serve Muskegon County.

Systems with the most violations in Muskegon County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Muskegon County

15 ZIP codes tracked in Muskegon County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 49440 Muskegon 100 A 0 $163K
2 49445 Muskegon 100 A 0 $210K
3 49415 Fruitport 96 A 12 $231K
4 49441 Muskegon 95 A 16 $194K
5 49444 Muskegon 94 A 20 $159K
6 49442 Muskegon 92 A 18 (1 health) $116K
7 49303 Bailey $190K
8 49318 Casnovia $215K
9 49425 Holton $166K
10 49437 Montague 0 $201K
11 49443 Muskegon 0
12 49451 Ravenna 4 $197K
13 49457 Twin Lake 0 $194K
14 49461 Whitehall 8 (1 health) $246K
15 49463 Sylvan Beach

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Overview

Muskegon County in Michigan covers 15 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (96/100) across 6 scored records.

6 of 11 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Muskegon County?
Muskegon County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 15 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Muskegon County?
Muskegon County is served by 20 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 15 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Muskegon County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Muskegon County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,355 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Muskegon County?
The median home build year in Muskegon County is 1973. 65.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Muskegon County compare to Michigan?
Muskegon County has an average Home Safety Score of 96/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Michigan state average of 85/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Muskegon County, MI: HSS 96/100; 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/michigan/muskegon/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Muskegon County, MI: HSS 96/100; 2 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/michigan/muskegon/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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