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 High-density area
- $103,238
- Median income Above-median income area
- $364,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49316 (Caledonia, MI) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.1 in 2023 to 210.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,816. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.6% and unemployment is 2.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $364,200 (66% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 89.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,338.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegan County, so 49316 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 49316
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Caledonia, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49316.
- Construction
Construction
89 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
56 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 49316?
40.1
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
7.9%
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?
$103,238
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$47,816
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49316 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Caledonia, 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)
$103,238 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
10,009housing units
10,009
Total Housing Units
9,626
Occupied Units
383
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$364,200
Median Home Value
+66% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49316 vs 49512 →
ZIP 49316 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49508
Grand Rapids (49508)
39,148 residents
- 49507
Grand Rapids (49507)
35,459 residents
- 49546
Grand Rapids (49546)
31,880 residents
- 49506
Grand Rapids (49506)
31,354 residents
- 49548
Grand Rapids (49548)
30,524 residents
- 49509
Wyoming (49509)
26,720 residents
- 49316
Caledonia (49316)
20,074 residents
- 49512 15,448
Grand Rapids (49512)
15,448 residents
- 49348 12,153
Wayland (49348)
12,153 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49316 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49316 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49506
Grand Rapids (49506)
$118,131 median income
- 49335
Moline (49335)
$116,466 median income
- 49316
Caledonia (49316)
$103,238 median income
- 49546
Grand Rapids (49546)
$99,343 median income
- 49333
Middleville (49333)
$89,214 median income
- 49348
Wayland (49348)
$82,512 median income
- 49512
Grand Rapids (49512)
$71,329 median income
- 49508
Grand Rapids (49508)
$70,120 median income
- 49509
Wyoming (49509)
$65,132 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49316, 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 (20,074 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 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.
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