Allen, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49227
Hillsdale County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,284
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,587
- Median income Below-median income area
- $159,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Allen pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49227 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49227 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Allen, Hillsdale County, Michigan, home to just 1,284 residents across 66.2 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49227 reports a modest median household income of $53,587 (27% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,135. The poverty rate is 18.9%, with unemployment at 9.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $159,000 (28% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $738; owner occupancy is 83.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hillsdale County, so 49227 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 →
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 49227, Allen, 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
1,284
Population
66.2
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49227?
46.9
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
1.6%
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?
$53,587
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$30,135
Per Capita Income
18.9%
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49227 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Allen, 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)
$53,587 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
561housing units
561
Total Housing Units
516
Occupied Units
45
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,000
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$738
Median Rent
1972
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
+3.4%
YoY Change (2021)
128
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+28%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49227 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +28% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +12.4% | 107 |
| 2018 | +6.7% | 115 |
| 2019 | -0.6% | 114 |
| 2020 | +8.7% | 124 |
| 2021 | +3.4% | 128 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 49227, employing approximately 17 people with a combined annual payroll of $763,000.
8
Businesses
17
Employees
$763K
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 3 | 37.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 37.5% |
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 49227 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49082
Quincy (49082)
6,579 residents
- 49250
Jonesville (49250)
6,182 residents
- 49274
Reading (49274)
3,670 residents
- 49252 2,605
Litchfield (49252)
2,605 residents
- 49227 1,284
Allen (49227)
1,284 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49227 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49227 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49082
Quincy (49082)
$74,063 median income
- 49250
Jonesville (49250)
$65,744 median income
- 49274
Reading (49274)
$58,087 median income
- 49252
Litchfield (49252)
$55,762 median income
- 49227
Allen (49227)
$53,587 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49227 ranks #5 of 5 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 49227, 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 (1,284 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 49227 in?
ZIP code 49227 (Allen) is located in Hillsdale County, Michigan. Hillsdale County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hillsdale-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49227?
ZIP code 49227 in Allen, MI has a population of 1,284 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49227?
The median household income in ZIP 49227 is $53,587, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49227?
The median home value in ZIP 49227 is $159,000, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49227?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49227 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49227?
ZIP code 49227 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 17 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49227?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49227 increased by 3.4% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 28%. 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 49227?
In ZIP code 49227, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% 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 49227?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49227 is 26.4 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 49227?
In ZIP code 49227, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49227?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49227 is 18.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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