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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
$74,864
Median income
$258,300
Median home value
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $36,836. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.9%. Housing costs here run $258,300 for a typical home value (18% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,010 a month; 82.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49080, 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 49080

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plainwell, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49080.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 49080?

44.1

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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?

$74,864

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$36,836

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49080 ranks nationally

Plainwell, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,864 Top 45% higher than 55% 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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,843

Total Housing Units

6,440

Occupied Units

403

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.0%
Renter 18.0%

$258,300

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$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

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ZIP 49080 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 49080 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 49080 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 49080 ranks #3 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
49004 Kalamazoo, MI 15,645 7.6 mi
49070 Martin, MI 2,451 6.2 mi
49344 Shelbyville, MI 3,410 9.2 mi
49074 Nazareth, MI 149 10.1 mi
49083 Richland, MI 6,961 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Allegan County

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

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.

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