PlainZIP

Conklin, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49403

Ottawa County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,473
20/sq mi
$85,000
Median income
$279,600
Median home value
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Conklin pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49403 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49403 covers 121.8 square miles in Conklin, Ottawa County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,473 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49403 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,000 (16% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $37,028. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $279,600 (27% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 90.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 49403 in local context, 8 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 49403

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Conklin, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49403.

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 49403, Conklin, 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

2,473

Population

121.8

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49403?

35.5

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$85,000

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$37,028

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49403 ranks nationally

Conklin, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,000 Top 32% higher than 68% 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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

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

What does housing look like?

959

Total Housing Units

872

Occupied Units

87

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.7%
Renter 9.3%

$279,600

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

1970

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

-0.6%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49403 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.3% 156
2021 +13.8% 178
2022 +11.3% 198
2023 +13.1% 224
2024 -0.6% 223

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 41 business establishments in ZIP 49403, employing approximately 293 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,164,000.

41

Businesses

293

Employees

$46.2M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 8 19.5%
Construction 7 17.1%
Manufacturing 6 14.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 14.6%
Wholesale trade 4 9.8%

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 49403 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 49403 ranks #7 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 49403 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 49403 ranks #4 of 9 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
49318 Casnovia, MI 1,398 6.2 mi
49435 Marne, MI 3,549 7.5 mi
49303 Bailey, MI 1,129 9.8 mi
49345 Sparta, MI 13,040 7.6 mi
49404 Coopersville, MI 8,269 6.9 mi
49451 Ravenna, MI 6,012 8.0 mi
49544 Grand Rapids, MI 8,944 8.3 mi
49330 Kent City, MI 5,440 9.5 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 Conklin, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49403 in? ▼
ZIP code 49403 (Conklin) 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 49403? ▼
ZIP code 49403 in Conklin, MI has a population of 2,473 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49403? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49403 is $85,000, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49403? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49403 is $279,600, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49403? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49403 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49403? ▼
ZIP code 49403 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 293 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49403? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49403 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Construction (7), Manufacturing (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49403? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49403 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 49403? ▼
In ZIP code 49403, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 49403? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49403 is 27.4 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 49403? ▼
In ZIP code 49403, approximately 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49403? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49403 is 5.5% 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.