Fennville, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49408
Allegan County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,091
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,452
- Median income Near-median income area
- $229,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fennville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49408 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49408 (Fennville, MI) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 228.9 in 2023 to 244.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49408 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fennville, Allegan County, Michigan, home to 9,091 residents across 273.0 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49408 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,452 (0% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,424. The poverty rate is 12.6%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $229,900 (5% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $862; 89.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegan County, so 49408 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 49408
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fennville, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49408.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 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 49408, Fennville, 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
9,091
Population
273.0
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49408?
44.1
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
6.5%
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?
$73,452
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$38,424
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49408 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Fennville, 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)
$73,452 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
4,852housing units
4,852
Total Housing Units
3,826
Occupied Units
1,026
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$229,900
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$862
Median Rent
1985
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
+6.9%
YoY Change (2024)
245
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+145%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49408 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 157 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 173 |
| 2022 | +20.2% | 208 |
| 2023 | +10.2% | 229 |
| 2024 | +6.9% | 245 |
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 116 business establishments in ZIP 49408, employing approximately 759 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,011,000.
116
Businesses
759
Employees
$34.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 23 | 19.8% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 12.9% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 9.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.6% |
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 49408 vs 49450 →
ZIP 49408 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49408
Fennville (49408)
9,091 residents
- 49419
Hamilton (49419)
7,791 residents
- 49450 3,302
Pullman (49450)
3,302 residents
- 49453 2,626
Saugatuck (49453)
2,626 residents
- 49406 884
Douglas (49406)
884 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49408 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49408 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49453
Saugatuck (49453)
$110,139 median income
- 49406
Douglas (49406)
$102,500 median income
- 49419
Hamilton (49419)
$98,324 median income
- 49408
Fennville (49408)
$73,452 median income
- 49450
Pullman (49450)
$50,102 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49408 ranks #4 of 5 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 49408, 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 (9,091 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 49408 in?
ZIP code 49408 (Fennville) 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 49408?
ZIP code 49408 in Fennville, MI has a population of 9,091 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49408?
The median household income in ZIP 49408 is $73,452, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49408?
The median home value in ZIP 49408 is $229,900, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49408?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49408 is White at 74.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49408?
ZIP code 49408 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 759 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49408?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49408 are: Construction (23), Retail trade (15), Manufacturing (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49408?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49408 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 49408?
In ZIP code 49408, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% 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 49408?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49408 is 23.5 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 49408?
In ZIP code 49408, approximately 89.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49408?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49408 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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