Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 23 min6:04 am – 9:27 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 59 min8:12 am – 5:12 pm
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People6,330 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 47.52,602 householdsMedian household income $81,908Median home value $246,300Median rent $1,109 a month94% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,670 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.2% unemployment rate57% of adults are in the labour force, 2,920 employedMain industries: manufacturing 28%, education and health care 18%, retail 16%Average commute 24 minutes79% drive alone, 12% car-pool, 3% walk or cycle, 6% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher93% finished high school, 9% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 99%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 82°F, lows 62°FColdest month January: highs 33°F, lows 21°F35 in of rain a year, on about 76 dayswettest month October87 in of snow a year, on about 48 days3 days above 90°F, 130 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Muskegon Co Ap station, 6 mi away
Parks and public landsSouth Fruitport Township Parkpark · 1.4 miFarr Parkpark · 1.6 miHidden Cove Parkstate park · 5.8 miMclean Boat Launchstate recreation area · 6.1 miHoffmaster State Park (P.J. Hoffmaster)state park · 7.1 mi · 1,169 acresMuskegon County Wastewater System Management Areastate conservation land · 6.2 mi · 11,189 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowMuskegon County, MI, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality84% of days had good air in 2025203 of 243 days measured38 moderate, 2 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 39, worst day 140main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Muskegon County monitors, MI
Internet at home90% of households have a broadband subscription71% have cable, fibre or DSL15% rely on a mobile data plan alone6% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterFruitport Townshipserves 9,355 people from surface water purchasedNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation632 ft193 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMercy Health Partners - Mercy General Hospital6.1 miPost officeFruitport Post Office2.7 miTown hallFruitport Township Hall2.2 miPoliceFruitport Township Police Department2.2 miFire stationFruitport Township Fire Department Station 12.2 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeBaker College - Muskegon Campus7.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportMuskegon County Airport MKG6.4 miMajor airportGerald R. Ford International Airport GRR35 miInterstateI-962.0 miUS highwayUS 314.9 miAmtrakHolland, MI HOM25 miCoachHolland (Bus/Amtrak)Indian Trails25 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 49415 ZIP area.
