ZIP Code 49406
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Douglas · Allegan County · Michigan
- Population
- 884
- Median income
- $102,500
- Median home value
- $497,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 63.5%
- Land area
- 4.8 sq mi
182/sq mi
▲ 34% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
▲ 79% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 59.2
Detroit
ZIP code 49406 in Douglas, Michigan has a population of 884. The median household income is $102,500, which is 34% above the national average. Median home value is $497,100, 79% above the US average. 63.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49406 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.8 square miles in Douglas, Allegan County, Michigan. The area is home to 884 residents, producing a population density of 182 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 49406 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49406 sits at $102,500 (40% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $76,866. The poverty rate stands at 3.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $497,100 (126% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 96.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49406 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 63.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegan County, so you can benchmark 49406 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 49406
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49406.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 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 49406, Douglas, 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
884
Population
4.8
Area (sq mi)
182
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49406?
59.2
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
2.8%
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?
$102,500
Median Household Income
+40% vs state
$76,866
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,054
Total Housing Units
538
Occupied Units
516
Vacant Units
2.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$497,100
Median Home Value
+126% vs state
1990
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
+16.5%
YoY Change (2022)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49406 have increased 16.5% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +21.2% | 181 |
| 2019 | +7.3% | 195 |
| 2020 | -3.1% | 189 |
| 2021 | +14.6% | 216 |
| 2022 | +16.5% | 252 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 86 business establishments in ZIP 49406, employing approximately 551 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,723,000.
86
Businesses
551
Employees
$23.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 18.6% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 16.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 12.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 9.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 5.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.7% |
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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