Grand Haven, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49417
Ottawa County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,183
- 243/sq mi High-density area
- $83,405
- Median income Above-median income area
- $316,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grand Haven pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 243
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49417 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 49417 (Grand Haven, MI) rose +12.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 224.2 in 2023 to 251.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49417 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grand Haven, Ottawa County, Michigan, with 29,183 residents across 120.3 square miles, a density of 243 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49417 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,405 (14% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,026. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $316,300 (44% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 78.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,111.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ottawa County, so 49417 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 49417
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Haven, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49417.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
121 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
109 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
102 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
96 establishments
- Construction
Construction
89 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 49417, Grand Haven, 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
29,183
Population
120.3
Area (sq mi)
243
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49417?
42.8
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
3.0%
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?
$83,405
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$45,026
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
19.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49417 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Grand Haven, 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)
$83,405 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
14,970housing units
14,970
Total Housing Units
14,009
Occupied Units
961
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$316,300
Median Home Value
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$1,111
Median Rent
1981
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
+12.2%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49417 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 163 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 183 |
| 2022 | +18.1% | 217 |
| 2023 | +3.4% | 224 |
| 2024 | +12.2% | 251 |
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 919 business establishments in ZIP 49417, employing approximately 14,789 people with a combined annual payroll of $721,475,000.
919
Businesses
14,789
Employees
$721.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 121 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 109 | 11.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 102 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 96 | 10.4% |
| Construction | 89 | 9.7% |
| Manufacturing | 88 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 77 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 58 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 44 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 2.3% |
| Information | 16 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.4% |
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 49417 vs 49460 →
ZIP 49417 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49417
Grand Haven (49417)
29,183 residents
- 49456
Spring Lake (49456)
18,581 residents
- 49460 8,126
West Olive (49460)
8,126 residents
- 49415 6,480
Fruitport (49415)
6,480 residents
- 49448 3,410
Nunica (49448)
3,410 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49417 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49417 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49460
West Olive (49460)
$101,966 median income
- 49456
Spring Lake (49456)
$92,672 median income
- 49448
Nunica (49448)
$86,458 median income
- 49417
Grand Haven (49417)
$83,405 median income
- 49415
Fruitport (49415)
$81,908 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49417 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 49417, 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 (29,183 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 49417 in?
ZIP code 49417 (Grand Haven) 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 49417?
ZIP code 49417 in Grand Haven, MI has a population of 29,183 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49417?
The median household income in ZIP 49417 is $83,405, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49417?
The median home value in ZIP 49417 is $316,300, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49417?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49417 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49417?
ZIP code 49417 has 919 business establishments employing approximately 14,789 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49417?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49417 are: Retail trade (121), Health care and social assistance (109), Professional, scientific, and technical services (102). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49417?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49417 increased by 12.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 49417?
In ZIP code 49417, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.9% 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 49417?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49417 is 19.7 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 49417?
In ZIP code 49417, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49417?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49417 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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