Dorr, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49323
Allegan County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,410
- 74/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $98,745
- Median income Above-median income area
- $288,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dorr pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 74
- people per sq mi
- 98%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49323 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 49323 (Dorr, MI) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.0 in 2023 to 227.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49323 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dorr, Allegan County, Michigan, home to 9,410 residents across 127.2 square miles, a density of 74 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49323 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,745 (35% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,188. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.2% and unemployment is 3.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $288,200 (31% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 98.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,456.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegan County, so 49323 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 49323
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dorr, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49323.
- Construction
Construction
56 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 20
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Retail trade 19
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 14
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
13 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 49323, Dorr, 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
9,410
Population
127.2
Area (sq mi)
74
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49323?
35.6
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
2.0%
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?
$98,745
Median Household Income
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$37,188
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49323 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Dorr, 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)
$98,745 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
3,957housing units
3,957
Total Housing Units
3,789
Occupied Units
168
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$288,200
Median Home Value
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$1,456
Median Rent
1987
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49323 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 155 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 176 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 199 |
| 2023 | +7.7% | 214 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 227 |
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 173 business establishments in ZIP 49323, employing approximately 1,301 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,035,000.
173
Businesses
1,301
Employees
$62.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 56 | 32.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 6.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.7% |
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 49323 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49426
Hudsonville (49426)
33,244 residents
- 49548
Grand Rapids (49548)
30,524 residents
- 49315
Byron Center (49315)
19,915 residents
- 49323 9,410
Dorr (49323)
9,410 residents
- 49328 3,885
Hopkins (49328)
3,885 residents
- 49335 314
Moline (49335)
314 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49323 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49323 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49335
Moline (49335)
$116,466 median income
- 49315
Byron Center (49315)
$113,346 median income
- 49426
Hudsonville (49426)
$112,234 median income
- 49323
Dorr (49323)
$98,745 median income
- 49328
Hopkins (49328)
$94,340 median income
- 49548
Grand Rapids (49548)
$61,636 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49323 ranks #4 of 6 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 49323, 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 (9,410 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 49323 in?
ZIP code 49323 (Dorr) 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 49323?
ZIP code 49323 in Dorr, MI has a population of 9,410 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49323?
The median household income in ZIP 49323 is $98,745, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49323?
The median home value in ZIP 49323 is $288,200, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49323?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49323 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49323?
ZIP code 49323 has 173 business establishments employing approximately 1,301 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49323?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49323 are: Construction (56), Other services (except public administration) (20), Retail trade (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49323?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49323 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 49323?
In ZIP code 49323, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% 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 49323?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49323 is 28.1 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 49323?
In ZIP code 49323, approximately 98.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49323?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49323 is 3.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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