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Caledonia, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49316

Allegan County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,074
136/sq mi
$103,238
Median income
$364,200
Median home value
48.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Caledonia pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
136
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49316 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49316 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Caledonia, Allegan County, Michigan, with 20,074 residents across 147.4 square miles, a density of 136 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49316 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,238 (41% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $47,816. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.5%. Median home value sits at $364,200 (66% above the state average), median rent at $1,338 a month, and owner-occupancy at 89.9%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49316, 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 49316

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Caledonia, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49316.

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 49316, Caledonia, 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

20,074

Population

147.4

Area (sq mi)

136

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49316?

40.1

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 80.8%
African American 3.0%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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?

$103,238

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$47,816

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49316 ranks nationally

Caledonia, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,238 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.3%

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

What does housing look like?

10,009

Total Housing Units

9,626

Occupied Units

383

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.9%
Renter 10.1%

$364,200

Median Home Value

+66% vs state

$1,338

Median Rent

2000

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

+3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49316 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 146
2021 +12.6% 164
2022 +15.7% 190
2023 +7.6% 204
2024 +3.2% 211

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 587 business establishments in ZIP 49316, employing approximately 8,493 people with a combined annual payroll of $456,673,000.

587

Businesses

8,493

Employees

$456.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 89 15.2%
Health care and social assistance 63 10.7%
Retail trade 58 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 56 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 53 9.0%
Finance and insurance 45 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 38 6.5%
Manufacturing 34 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 33 5.6%
Wholesale trade 31 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 22 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.2%
Information 9 1.5%
Educational services 7 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 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 49316 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 49316 ranks #7 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 49316 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 49316 ranks #3 of 9 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
49512 Grand Rapids, MI 15,448 5.9 mi
49546 Grand Rapids, MI 31,880 9.1 mi
49508 Grand Rapids, MI 39,148 6.4 mi
49348 Wayland, MI 12,153 8.3 mi
49335 Moline, MI 314 7.1 mi
49548 Grand Rapids, MI 30,524 7.5 mi
49333 Middleville, MI 11,191 8.4 mi
49506 Grand Rapids, MI 31,354 10.7 mi
49507 Grand Rapids, MI 35,459 10.6 mi
49509 Wyoming, MI 26,720 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Allegan County

49010 standard
Allegan, MI
Pop: 17,374
49080 standard
Plainwell, MI
Pop: 15,802
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 Caledonia, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49316 in? ▼
ZIP code 49316 (Caledonia) 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 49316? ▼
ZIP code 49316 in Caledonia, MI has a population of 20,074 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49316? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49316 is $103,238, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49316? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49316 is $364,200, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49316? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49316 is White at 80.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49316? ▼
ZIP code 49316 has 587 business establishments employing approximately 8,493 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49316? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49316 are: Construction (89), Health care and social assistance (63), Retail trade (58). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49316? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49316 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 49316? ▼
In ZIP code 49316, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.3% 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 49316? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49316 is 22.1 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 49316? ▼
In ZIP code 49316, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49316? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49316 is 4.6% 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.