PlainZIP

Martin, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49070

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

2,451
36/sq mi
$68,750
Median income
$206,500
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
36
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49070 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49070 covers 68.5 square miles in Martin, Allegan County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,451 residents on file, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49070 reports a modest median household income of $68,750 (6% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,495. Poverty here runs at 8.1%, with unemployment measured at 5.0%. The typical home here is valued at $206,500 (6% below the state average); renters pay a median of $713 monthly, and 90.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49070, plus 6 more within Allegan County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 49070

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Martin, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49070.

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 49070, Martin, 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

2,451

Population

68.5

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49070?

38.6

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$68,750

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$34,495

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49070 ranks nationally

Martin, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,750 45th percentile higher than 45% 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 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

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

What does housing look like?

899

Total Housing Units

865

Occupied Units

34

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.4%
Renter 9.6%

$206,500

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$713

Median Rent

1976

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

+7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49070 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.7% 136
2021 +16.6% 159
2022 +23.7% 197
2023 -5.5% 186
2024 +7.2% 199

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 37 business establishments in ZIP 49070, employing approximately 258 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,767,000.

37

Businesses

258

Employees

$11.8M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 6 16.2%
Construction 5 13.5%
Manufacturing 5 13.5%
Retail trade 4 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 4 10.8%

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 49070 vs 49344 →

ZIP 49070 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 49070 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 49070 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 49070 ranks #6 of 6 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
49344 Shelbyville, MI 3,410 4.2 mi
49080 Plainwell, MI 15,802 6.2 mi
49348 Wayland, MI 12,153 10.1 mi
49078 Otsego, MI 8,902 7.2 mi
49328 Hopkins, MI 3,885 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Allegan County

49316 standard
Caledonia, MI
Pop: 20,074
49010 standard
Allegan, MI
Pop: 17,374
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

Related Areas

Allegan County Martin, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49070 in? ▼
ZIP code 49070 (Martin) 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 49070? ▼
ZIP code 49070 in Martin, MI has a population of 2,451 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49070? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49070 is $68,750, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49070? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49070 is $206,500, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49070? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49070 is White at 88.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49070? ▼
ZIP code 49070 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 258 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49070? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49070 are: Transportation and warehousing (6), Construction (5), Manufacturing (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49070? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49070 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 49070? ▼
In ZIP code 49070, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 49070? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49070 is 27.9 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 49070? ▼
In ZIP code 49070, approximately 90.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49070? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49070 is 8.1% 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.