PlainZIP

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
$73,452
Median income
$229,900
Median home value
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $38,424. Local economic indicators show a 12.6% poverty rate alongside 2.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $229,900 (5% above the state average), median rent at $862 a month, and owner-occupancy at 89.4%.

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. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Allegan County, letting you compare 49408 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 49408

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fennville, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49408.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 49408?

44.1

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 74.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%

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

$38,424

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49408 ranks nationally

Fennville, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,452 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,852

Total Housing Units

3,826

Occupied Units

1,026

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.4%
Renter 10.6%

$229,900

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$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

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ZIP 49408 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 49408 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49408 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 49408 ranks #4 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
49450 Pullman, MI 3,302 6.2 mi
49453 Saugatuck, MI 2,626 7.1 mi
49406 Douglas, MI 884 6.7 mi
49419 Hamilton, MI 7,791 10.1 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
49078 standard
Otsego, MI
Pop: 8,902

Related Areas

Allegan County Fennville, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.