Muskegon County GIS Maps
Muskegon County, Michigan, has 175,824 residents and covers 503.9 square miles. The population grew 2.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Muskegon County is 26121.
Muskegon is the county's largest population center. Muskegon County also includes 14 zip codes, 17 public school districts and 39 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Muskegon County Trends
- Population
- 175,824▴
- Median Home Value
- $180,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 35,442▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Muskegon County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Muskegon County Population
Muskegon County had 175,824 residents in 2020. That was 2.1% higher than in 2010. Muskegon County added 5,624 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 349 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Muskegon, Muskegon and Muskegon.
Population Trend in Muskegon County MI
Muskegon County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Muskegon County Zip Codes
Muskegon County has 14 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Muskegon (49442), Muskegon (49441) and Muskegon (49444). Muskegon is the largest zip by population, with about 45,342 residents or 26% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 62% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Muskegon County MI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49442 | Muskegon | 45,342 | ▴ 10% |
| 49441 | Muskegon | 36,886 | ▴ 1.6% |
| 49444 | Muskegon | 26,281 | ▾ -10.8% |
| 49445 | Muskegon | 21,245 | ▴ 2.2% |
| 49457 | Twin Lake | 10,833 | ▴ 2.5% |
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Muskegon County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Muskegon County Demographics
Muskegon County has a median age of 39.9, which is close to the Michigan average. About 22.7% of residents are under 18, while 18% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 31.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 21.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.8%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Muskegon County MI
Median Age
39.9
Under 18
22.7%
Age 65+
18%
Bachelor's+
21.4%
Muskegon County School Districts
Muskegon County is served by 17 public school districts with 35,442 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Grand Haven Area Public Schools, Mona Shores Public and Reeths-Puffer Schools. Those three districts account for about 35% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Muskegon County MI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Haven Area Public Schools | 5,171 | 14.6% | ▾ -1.9% |
| Mona Shores Public School District | 3,927 | 11.1% | ▴ 0.4% |
| Reeths-Puffer Schools | 3,395 | 9.6% | ▾ -2.8% |
| Muskegon City School District | 3,325 | 9.4% | ▴ 5.2% |
| Fruitport Community Schools | 2,650 | 7.5% | ▴ 1% |
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Muskegon County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Muskegon County Housing & Real Estate
Muskegon County has a median home value of $180,900 and a median gross rent of $960. About 78% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Michigan median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $256,650 and homes spent about 46 days on the market.
Muskegon County Housing Mix
Muskegon County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Muskegon County Housing Trends
Muskegon County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Muskegon County, MI
Muskegon County has 6,696 business listings across 752 categories. The largest categories in Muskegon County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (222, 3.3%), Medical Offices (121, 1.8%), and Auto Repair (112, 1.7%). The full Muskegon County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Muskegon County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Muskegon County, MI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 222 | 3.3% |
| Medical Offices | 121 | 1.8% |
| Auto Repair | 112 | 1.7% |
| Parks & Recreation | 104 | 1.6% |
| Real Estate Agents | 90 | 1.3% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 85 | 1.3% |
| ATMs | 76 | 1.1% |
| Beauty Salons | 73 | 1.1% |
| Insurance Agencies | 68 | 1.0% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 67 | 1.0% |
Muskegon County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| White Lake Aa | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Fruitland Twp |
| Tiffany Woods Apartments | Accommodation | Roosevelt Park |
| H&S Companies | Accountant | Norton Shores |
| Lost Valley | Active Life | Montague |
| A-1 Acupuncture and Pain Management | Acupuncture | Muskegon |
| Cirilla's | Adult Entertainment | Norton Shores |
| Lakeshore Leaders | Advertising Agency | Muskegon |
| Horseshoe Logging And Farm | Agricultural Cooperatives | Bailey |
| GripTrac | Agricultural Service | Ravenna |
| John & Stacey Alt Farms & Storage | Agriculture | Casnovia |
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Muskegon County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Muskegon County Basemaps
Muskegon County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Muskegon County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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