ZIP Code 49080
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Plainwell · Allegan County · Michigan
- Population
- 15,802
- Median income
- $74,864
- Median home value
- $258,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.4%
- Land area
- 201.8 sq mi
78/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.1
Detroit
ZIP code 49080 in Plainwell, Michigan has a population of 15,802. The median household income is $74,864, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $258,300, 7% below the US average. 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49080 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 201.8 square miles in Plainwell, Allegan County, Michigan. The area is home to 15,802 residents, producing a population density of 78 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49080 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49080 sits at $74,864 (2% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $36,836. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $258,300 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $1,010 per month, and 82.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49080 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegan County, so you can benchmark 49080 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 49080
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$36,836
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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