PlainZIP

Douglas, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49406

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

884
182/sq mi
$102,500
Median income
$497,100
Median home value
63.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Douglas pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
182
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49406 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49406 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Douglas, Allegan County, Michigan, home to just 884 residents across 4.8 square miles, a density of 182 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49406 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $497,100 (126% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 96.8% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Allegan County, letting you compare 49406 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 49406

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Douglas, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49406.

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 49406, Douglas, 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

884

Population

4.8

Area (sq mi)

182

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49406?

59.2

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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

How ZIP 49406 ranks nationally

Douglas, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,500 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 77.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.5%

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

Owner 96.8%
Renter 3.2%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 49406 vs 49453 →

ZIP 49406 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 49406 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 49406 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 49406 ranks #3 of 5 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
49453 Saugatuck, MI 2,626 2.1 mi
49434 Macatawa, MI 20 8.8 mi
49408 Fennville, MI 9,091 6.7 mi
49423 Holland, MI 44,977 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Allegan County

49316 standard
Caledonia, MI
Pop: 20,074
49010 standard
Allegan, MI
Pop: 17,374
49080 standard
Plainwell, MI
Pop: 15,802
49348 standard
Wayland, MI
Pop: 12,153
49323 standard
Dorr, MI
Pop: 9,410
49408 standard
Fennville, MI
Pop: 9,091

Related Areas

Allegan County Douglas, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49406 in? ▼
ZIP code 49406 (Douglas) is located in Allegan County, Michigan. Allegan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/allegan-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49406? ▼
ZIP code 49406 in Douglas, MI has a population of 884 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49406? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49406 is $102,500, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49406? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49406 is $497,100, which is 79% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49406? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49406 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49406? ▼
ZIP code 49406 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 551 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49406? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49406 are: Accommodation and food services (16), Retail trade (14), Health care and social assistance (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49406? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49406 increased by 16.5% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 49406? ▼
In ZIP code 49406, 77.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49406? ▼
In ZIP code 49406, approximately 96.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49406? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49406 is 3.1% 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.