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Allegan, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49010

Allegan County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

17,374
42/sq mi
$74,370
Median income
$216,500
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Allegan pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49010 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49010 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan, home to 17,374 residents across 411.7 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49010 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,370 (1% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,141. Poverty here runs at 12.5%, with unemployment measured at 3.2%. The typical home here is valued at $216,500 (1% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,147 monthly, and 85.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 49010 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Allegan County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 49010

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Allegan, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49010.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49010, Allegan, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

17,374

Population

411.7

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49010?

40.5

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$74,370

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$34,141

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49010 ranks nationally

Allegan, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$74,370 Top 46% higher than 54% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,318

Total Housing Units

6,698

Occupied Units

620

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.8%
Renter 14.2%

$216,500

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$1,147

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.8%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49010 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 147
2021 +14.0% 167
2022 +10.4% 185
2023 +10.3% 204
2024 +8.8% 221

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 340 business establishments in ZIP 49010, employing approximately 4,620 people with a combined annual payroll of $269,380,000.

340

Businesses

4,620

Employees

$269.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 43 12.7%
Health care and social assistance 43 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 39 11.5%
Construction 37 10.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 8.5%
Accommodation and food services 26 7.7%
Manufacturing 22 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 5.9%
Finance and insurance 19 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 5.3%
Wholesale trade 12 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.6%
Information 5 1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 49010 vs 49328 →

ZIP 49010 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49010 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49010 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 49010 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
49328 Hopkins, MI 3,885 8.9 mi
49078 Otsego, MI 8,902 8.9 mi
49419 Hamilton, MI 7,791 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Allegan County

49316 standard
Caledonia, MI
Pop: 20,074
49080 standard
Plainwell, MI
Pop: 15,802
49348 standard
Wayland, MI
Pop: 12,153
49323 standard
Dorr, MI
Pop: 9,410
49408 standard
Fennville, MI
Pop: 9,091
49078 standard
Otsego, MI
Pop: 8,902

Related Areas

Allegan County Allegan, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49010 in? ▼
ZIP code 49010 (Allegan) is located in Allegan County, Michigan. Allegan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/allegan-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49010? ▼
ZIP code 49010 in Allegan, MI has a population of 17,374 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49010? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49010 is $74,370, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49010? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49010 is $216,500, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49010? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49010 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49010? ▼
ZIP code 49010 has 340 business establishments employing approximately 4,620 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49010? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49010 are: Retail trade (43), Health care and social assistance (43), Other services (except public administration) (39). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49010? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49010 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49010? ▼
In ZIP code 49010, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49010? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49010 is 26.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49010? ▼
In ZIP code 49010, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49010? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49010 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.