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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
$98,745
Median income
$288,200
Median home value
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $37,188. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $288,200 (31% above the state average) with median rent at $1,456 per month, and 98.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegan County, so you can benchmark 49323 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 49323

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dorr, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49323.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 49323?

35.6

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$98,745

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$37,188

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49323 ranks nationally

Dorr, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,745 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,957

Total Housing Units

3,789

Occupied Units

168

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.4%
Renter 1.6%

$288,200

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 49323 vs 49328 →

ZIP 49323 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 49323 ranks #4 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 49323 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 49323 ranks #4 of 6 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
49328 Hopkins, MI 3,885 6.6 mi
49315 Byron Center, MI 19,915 5.8 mi
49335 Moline, MI 314 6.1 mi
49426 Hudsonville, MI 33,244 10.8 mi
49548 Grand Rapids, MI 30,524 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Allegan County

49316 standard
Caledonia, MI
Pop: 20,074
49010 standard
Allegan, MI
Pop: 17,374
49080 standard
Plainwell, MI
Pop: 15,802
49348 standard
Wayland, MI
Pop: 12,153
49408 standard
Fennville, MI
Pop: 9,091
49078 standard
Otsego, MI
Pop: 8,902

Related Areas

Allegan County Dorr, MI Michigan

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.

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