ZIP 49441 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Norton Shores city, MI (49441)

Median Income

$65,235

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,436

Wealth inflow

Population

36,703

Unemployment

5.3%

1.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,436 for ZIP 49441 (Norton Shores city, MI) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.3%+42% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.2%-47% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

10.6%-10% vs US avg

708

Establishments

11,581

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.8%
Construction4.6%
Manufacturing20.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Retail trade11.0%
Transportation, utilities3.9%
Information0.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.3%
Professional, scientific, management8.9%
Education, health care, social22.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.6%
Other services5.3%
Public administration4.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 49441 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 4.7%, median income fell 0.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 25.1%.

Median Income

$65,235

-13% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate