Lowest-poverty ZIP codes in Michigan
Top 25 lowest-poverty ZIP codes in Michigan. #1 is 49060 (Hickory Corners) at about 0.7% poverty rate. Compare socioeconomic markers on US5.
These ZIP codes have the lowest ACS poverty rates in Michigan among areas with enough population for a meaningful comparison.
Lowest poverty on this board: 49060 (Hickory Corners) at about 0.7%; 48363 at about 1.5%; 48050 at about 1.6%.
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Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Poverty rate | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49060 | Hickory Corners | Barry County | 0.7% | 2,750 | $115,802 | — |
| 2 | 48363 | — | Oakland County | 1.5% | 7,434 | $173,056 | $568,400 |
| 3 | 48050 | — | Macomb County | 1.6% | 1,290 | $88,804 | $329,300 |
| 4 | 49301 | Forest Hills | Kent County | 1.6% | 20,492 | $173,008 | $510,000 |
| 5 | 48070 | Huntington Woods | Oakland County | 1.7% | 6,322 | $188,229 | $470,600 |
| 6 | 48370 | — | Oakland County | 1.8% | 1,845 | $121,417 | $393,400 |
| 7 | 48069 | Pleasant Ridge | Oakland County | 2.0% | 2,607 | $161,058 | $435,500 |
| 8 | 49323 | Dorr | Allegan County | 2.1% | 10,602 | $97,230 | $271,900 |
| 9 | 48306 | Rochester Hills | Oakland County | 2.2% | 27,831 | $165,545 | $522,200 |
| 10 | 48819 | Dansville | Ingham County | 2.4% | 2,447 | $95,050 | $219,000 |
| 11 | 48130 | Dexter | Washtenaw County | 2.5% | 16,849 | $131,875 | $453,100 |
| 12 | 48822 | Wacousta | Clinton County | 2.5% | 2,410 | $91,429 | $282,900 |
| 13 | 48360 | — | Oakland County | 2.6% | 12,250 | $135,701 | $362,400 |
| 14 | 49302 | — | Kent County | 2.8% | 9,657 | $125,264 | $387,100 |
| 15 | 48118 | Chelsea | Washtenaw County | 2.9% | 13,088 | $87,934 | $348,500 |
| 16 | 48098 | Troy | Oakland County | 2.9% | 20,658 | $165,781 | $485,300 |
| 17 | 49315 | Byron Center | Kent County | 2.9% | 26,123 | $111,358 | $357,600 |
| 18 | 48095 | — | Macomb County | 2.9% | 5,682 | $121,713 | $393,200 |
| 19 | 48168 | Northville | Wayne County | 3.0% | 25,039 | $173,671 | $546,300 |
| 20 | 49051 | — | Calhoun County | 3.1% | 2,963 | $79,375 | $257,000 |
| 21 | 49083 | Richland | Kalamazoo County | 3.1% | 8,110 | $111,604 | $329,800 |
| 22 | 49650 | Hardwood Acres | Benzie County | 3.1% | 3,448 | $91,108 | $238,400 |
| 23 | 49228 | Blissfield | Lenawee County | 3.1% | 5,523 | $75,481 | $178,300 |
| 24 | 48154 | Livonia | Wayne County | 3.2% | 36,915 | $103,763 | $285,800 |
| 25 | 48164 | — | Wayne County | 3.2% | 9,577 | $111,173 | $313,700 |
Frequently asked questions
Which ZIP codes in Michigan have the lowest poverty rates?
By ACS poverty rate, 49060 (Hickory Corners) ranks near the top at about 0.7%. The table lists the top 25 lowest-poverty codes.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in Michigan?
We rank indexable ZIP codes with poverty-rate data from low to high (population floor applies).
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in Michigan?
Visit the Michigan state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.