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 Moderate-density area
- $74,370
- Median income Near-median income area
- $216,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49010 (Allegan, MI) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.6 in 2023 to 221.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,141. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $216,500 (1% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,147; 85.8% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegan County, so 49010 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 49010?
40.5
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
2.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$34,141
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49010 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Allegan, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$74,370 Top 40% higher than 60% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,318housing units
7,318
Total Housing Units
6,698
Occupied Units
620
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$216,500
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 49010
Allegan (49010)
17,374 residents
- 49078
Otsego (49078)
8,902 residents
- 49419
Hamilton (49419)
7,791 residents
- 49328 3,885
Hopkins (49328)
3,885 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49010 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49010 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49419
Hamilton (49419)
$98,324 median income
- 49328
Hopkins (49328)
$94,340 median income
- 49078
Otsego (49078)
$77,778 median income
- 49010
Allegan (49010)
$74,370 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49010, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,374 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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