Plainwell, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49080
Allegan County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,802
- 78/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,864
- Median income Near-median income area
- $258,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Plainwell pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 78
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49080 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 49080 (Plainwell, MI) rose +13.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 199.2 in 2023 to 225.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49080 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plainwell, Allegan County, Michigan, home to 15,802 residents across 201.8 square miles, a density of 78 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49080 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,864 (2% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,836. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $258,300 (18% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 82.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,010.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegan County, so 49080 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 49080
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plainwell, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49080.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
34 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 49080, Plainwell, 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
15,802
Population
201.8
Area (sq mi)
78
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49080?
44.1
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
1.9%
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?
$74,864
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$36,836
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49080 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Plainwell, 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)
$74,864 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
6,843housing units
6,843
Total Housing Units
6,440
Occupied Units
403
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$258,300
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,010
Median Rent
1978
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
+13.0%
YoY Change (2024)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49080 have increased 13.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 144 |
| 2021 | +13.0% | 163 |
| 2022 | +15.7% | 189 |
| 2023 | +5.7% | 199 |
| 2024 | +13.0% | 225 |
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 314 business establishments in ZIP 49080, employing approximately 5,863 people with a combined annual payroll of $272,000,000.
314
Businesses
5,863
Employees
$272.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 50 | 15.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 37 | 11.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.6% |
| Information | 5 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.0% |
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 49080 vs 49004 →
ZIP 49080 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49080
Plainwell (49080)
15,802 residents
- 49004
Kalamazoo (49004)
15,645 residents
- 49083
Richland (49083)
6,961 residents
- 49344 3,410
Shelbyville (49344)
3,410 residents
- 49070 2,451
Martin (49070)
2,451 residents
- 49074 149
Nazareth (49074)
149 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49080 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49080 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49083
Richland (49083)
$105,496 median income
- 49344
Shelbyville (49344)
$84,661 median income
- 49080
Plainwell (49080)
$74,864 median income
- 49004
Kalamazoo (49004)
$73,453 median income
- 49070
Martin (49070)
$68,750 median income
- 49074 $33,750
Nazareth (49074)
$33,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49080 ranks #3 of 6 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 49080, 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 (15,802 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 49080 in?
ZIP code 49080 (Plainwell) 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 49080?
ZIP code 49080 in Plainwell, MI has a population of 15,802 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49080?
The median household income in ZIP 49080 is $74,864, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49080?
The median home value in ZIP 49080 is $258,300, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49080?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49080 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49080?
ZIP code 49080 has 314 business establishments employing approximately 5,863 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49080?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49080 are: Retail trade (50), Accommodation and food services (38), Other services (except public administration) (38). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49080?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49080 increased by 13.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 49080?
In ZIP code 49080, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 49080?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49080 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49080?
In ZIP code 49080, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49080?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49080 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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