Allendale, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49401
Ottawa County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,735
- 312/sq mi High-density area
- $74,880
- Median income Near-median income area
- $321,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Allendale pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 312
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49401 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 49401 (Allendale, MI) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.2 in 2023 to 239.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49401 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Allendale, Ottawa County, Michigan, with 20,735 residents across 66.5 square miles, a density of 312 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49401 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,880 (2% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,337. The poverty rate is 26.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $321,500 (46% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,114; 57.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ottawa County, so 49401 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 49401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Allendale, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49401.
- Construction
Construction
61 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 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 49401, Allendale, 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
20,735
Population
66.5
Area (sq mi)
312
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49401?
21.8
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
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?
$74,880
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$28,337
Per Capita Income
26.3%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49401 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Allendale, 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)
$74,880 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
9,441housing units
9,441
Total Housing Units
8,987
Occupied Units
454
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$321,500
Median Home Value
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$1,114
Median Rent
2003
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
239
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+139%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49401 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 161 |
| 2021 | +13.0% | 182 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 205 |
| 2023 | +10.8% | 227 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 239 |
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 299 business establishments in ZIP 49401, employing approximately 3,794 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,821,000.
299
Businesses
3,794
Employees
$152.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 61 | 20.4% |
| Retail trade | 33 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.7% |
| Information | 7 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.3% |
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 49401 vs 49404 →
ZIP 49401 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
- 49464
Zeeland (49464)
27,481 residents
- 49428
Jenison (49428)
25,420 residents
- 49401
Allendale (49401)
20,735 residents
- 49404 8,269
Coopersville (49404)
8,269 residents
- 49435 3,549
Marne (49435)
3,549 residents
- 49448 3,410
Nunica (49448)
3,410 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49401 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49426
Hudsonville (49426)
$112,234 median income
- 49435
Marne (49435)
$103,432 median income
- 49428
Jenison (49428)
$100,225 median income
- 49464
Zeeland (49464)
$98,319 median income
- 49448
Nunica (49448)
$86,458 median income
- 49404
Coopersville (49404)
$86,096 median income
- 49401
Allendale (49401)
$74,880 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49401 ranks #7 of 7 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 49401, 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 (20,735 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 49401 in?
ZIP code 49401 (Allendale) is located in Ottawa County, Michigan. Ottawa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ottawa-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49401?
ZIP code 49401 in Allendale, MI has a population of 20,735 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49401?
The median household income in ZIP 49401 is $74,880, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49401?
The median home value in ZIP 49401 is $321,500, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49401?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49401 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49401?
ZIP code 49401 has 299 business establishments employing approximately 3,794 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49401?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49401 are: Construction (61), Retail trade (33), Accommodation and food services (33). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49401?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49401 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 49401?
In ZIP code 49401, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.8% 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 49401?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49401 is 21.3 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 49401?
In ZIP code 49401, approximately 57.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49401?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49401 is 26.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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