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 Moderate-density area
- $85,000
- Median income Above-median income area
- $279,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,028. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.5% and unemployment is 2.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $279,600 (27% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 90.7% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ottawa County, so 49403 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 49403
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Conklin, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49403.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 49403?
35.5
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
4.3%
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?
$85,000
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$37,028
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49403 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Conklin, 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)
$85,000 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
959housing units
959
Total Housing Units
872
Occupied Units
87
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$279,600
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49403 vs 49318 →
ZIP 49403 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49345
Sparta (49345)
13,040 residents
- 49544
Grand Rapids (49544)
8,944 residents
- 49404
Coopersville (49404)
8,269 residents
- 49451
Ravenna (49451)
6,012 residents
- 49330
Kent City (49330)
5,440 residents
- 49435 3,549
Marne (49435)
3,549 residents
- 49403 2,473
Conklin (49403)
2,473 residents
- 49318 1,398
Casnovia (49318)
1,398 residents
- 49303 1,129
Bailey (49303)
1,129 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49403 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49403 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49435
Marne (49435)
$103,432 median income
- 49404
Coopersville (49404)
$86,096 median income
- 49345
Sparta (49345)
$85,463 median income
- 49403
Conklin (49403)
$85,000 median income
- 49318
Casnovia (49318)
$81,591 median income
- 49303
Bailey (49303)
$78,917 median income
- 49330
Kent City (49330)
$75,794 median income
- 49544
Grand Rapids (49544)
$74,390 median income
- 49451
Ravenna (49451)
$71,563 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49403, 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 (2,473 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 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.
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