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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
$53,587
Median income
$159,000
Median home value
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,135. Poverty here runs at 18.9%, with unemployment measured at 9.9%. Housing costs here run $159,000 for a typical home value (28% below the state average), with rent averaging $738 a month; 83.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hillsdale County, so you can benchmark 49227 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 →

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

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Who lives in ZIP 49227?

46.9

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$53,587

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$30,135

Per Capita Income

18.9%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49227 ranks nationally

Allen, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,587 19th percentile higher than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.7%

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

What does housing look like?

561

Total Housing Units

516

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$159,000

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 49227 vs 49252 →

ZIP 49227 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 49227 ranks #5 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 49227 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 49227 ranks #5 of 5 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
49252 Litchfield, MI 2,605 5.9 mi
49082 Quincy, MI 6,579 5.4 mi
49274 Reading, MI 3,670 7.9 mi
49250 Jonesville, MI 6,182 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hillsdale County

49242 standard
Hillsdale, MI
Pop: 15,248
49250 standard
Jonesville, MI
Pop: 6,182
49274 standard
Reading, MI
Pop: 3,670
49249 standard
Jerome, MI
Pop: 3,408
49266 standard
Osseo, MI
Pop: 2,942
49232 standard
Camden, MI
Pop: 2,801

Related Areas

Hillsdale County Allen, MI Michigan

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.

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