PlainZIP

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
$74,880
Median income
$321,500
Median home value
40.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $28,337. The poverty rate stands at 26.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. The typical home here is valued at $321,500 (46% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,114 monthly, and 57.3% of units 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. To put 49401 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Ottawa County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49401?

21.8

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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

$28,337

Per Capita Income

26.3%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49401 ranks nationally

Allendale, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,880 Top 45% higher than 55% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.8%

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

What does housing look like?

9,441

Total Housing Units

8,987

Occupied Units

454

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.3%
Renter 42.7%

$321,500

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49401 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 49401 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 49401 ranks #7 of 7 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
49404 Coopersville, MI 8,269 6.2 mi
49435 Marne, MI 3,549 6.2 mi
49428 Jenison, MI 25,420 6.5 mi
49426 Hudsonville, MI 33,244 8.3 mi
49464 Zeeland, MI 27,481 9.2 mi
49448 Nunica, MI 3,410 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ottawa County

49423 standard
Holland, MI
Pop: 44,977
49424 standard
Holland, MI
Pop: 44,760
49426 standard
Hudsonville, MI
Pop: 33,244
49417 standard
Grand Haven, MI
Pop: 29,183
49464 standard
Zeeland, MI
Pop: 27,481
49428 standard
Jenison, MI
Pop: 25,420

Related Areas

Ottawa County Allendale, MI Michigan

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.

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