ZIP Code 49348
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Wayland · Allegan County · Michigan
- Population
- 12,153
- Median income
- $82,512
- Median home value
- $275,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.4%
- Land area
- 172.1 sq mi
71/sq mi
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.3
Detroit
ZIP code 49348 in Wayland, Michigan has a population of 12,153. The median household income is $82,512, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $275,400, 1% below the US average. 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49348 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 172.1 square miles in Wayland, Allegan County, Michigan. The area is home to 12,153 residents, producing a population density of 71 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49348 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49348 sits at $82,512 (12% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $37,071. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $275,400 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $1,166 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49348 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegan County, so you can benchmark 49348 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 49348
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49348.
- Construction
Construction
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49348, Wayland, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
12,153
Population
172.1
Area (sq mi)
71
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49348?
38.3
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
2.5%
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?
$82,512
Median Household Income
+12% vs state
$37,071
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
5,597
Total Housing Units
5,014
Occupied Units
583
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$275,400
Median Home Value
+25% vs state
$1,166
Median Rent
1991
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
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49348 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 156 |
| 2021 | +14.8% | 179 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 204 |
| 2023 | +10.4% | 225 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 242 |
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 320 business establishments in ZIP 49348, employing approximately 5,019 people with a combined annual payroll of $265,194,000.
320
Businesses
5,019
Employees
$265.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 51 | 15.9% |
| Retail trade | 44 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 10.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 7.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 4.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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