Muskegon Heights
City in Muskegon County, Michigan

Muskegon Heights is a city in Muskegon County, Michigan, with 9,917 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 623 ft (190 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Roosevelt Park, 1.7 miles W.
- 9,917residents (2020 Census)
- 623 ftelevation · 190 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.3 km²
- 3,113 / sq mipopulation density
- 49443ZIP code
About Muskegon Heights
Muskegon Heights is a city in Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 9,985 at the 2020 census. The city's population has been falling for decades. It is almost 3/4 African American. Incorporated January 2, 1891, the area was part of a lumber producing region and later foundries.
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Living in Muskegon Heights
- Median household income
- $35,239
- Median home value
- $68,000
- Median rent
- $889/mo
- Median age
- 32.7
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Muskegon Heights had 9,917 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,917 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,113 per sq mi (1,202 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Muskegon Heights at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Muskegon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,917 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.19 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.2019° N, 86.2410° W |
| ZIP code | 49443 |
| Official website | cityofmuskegonheights.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2656360 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Muskegon Heights
- Roosevelt Park1.7 mi W
- Muskegon1.9 mi NW
- Norton Shores2.3 mi S
- North Muskegon3.8 mi NW
- Fruitport6.8 mi SE
- Wolf Lake7.1 mi NE
- Ferrysburg7.9 mi S
- Spring Lake9.2 mi S
- Grand Haven10.2 mi S
- Nunica11.6 mi SE
- Twin Lake11.9 mi N
- Lakewood Club12.1 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Muskegon Heights
What county is Muskegon Heights in?
Muskegon Heights is in Muskegon County, Michigan.
What is the population of Muskegon Heights, MI?
9,917 people lived in Muskegon Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Muskegon Heights, MI?
The ZIP code of Muskegon Heights is 49443.
What is the elevation of Muskegon Heights?
623 feet (190 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Muskegon Heights?
Roosevelt Park (1.7 mi), Muskegon (1.9 mi), Norton Shores (2.3 mi), North Muskegon (3.8 mi), Fruitport (6.8 mi).
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