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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
$83,405
Median income
$316,300
Median home value
39.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $45,026. Local economic indicators show a 8.0% poverty rate alongside 3.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $316,300 (44% above the state average) with median rent at $1,111 per month, and 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ottawa County, so you can benchmark 49417 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 49417

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Haven, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49417.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 49417?

42.8

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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

$45,026

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

19.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49417 ranks nationally

Grand Haven, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,405 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.9%

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

What does housing look like?

14,970

Total Housing Units

14,009

Occupied Units

961

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

$316,300

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$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

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ZIP 49417 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 49417 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 49417 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 49417 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
49460 West Olive, MI 8,126 5.4 mi
49456 Spring Lake, MI 18,581 5.7 mi
49448 Nunica, MI 3,410 6.3 mi
49415 Fruitport, MI 6,480 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ottawa County

49423 standard
Holland, MI
Pop: 44,977
49424 standard
Holland, MI
Pop: 44,760
49426 standard
Hudsonville, MI
Pop: 33,244
49464 standard
Zeeland, MI
Pop: 27,481
49428 standard
Jenison, MI
Pop: 25,420
49401 standard
Allendale, MI
Pop: 20,735

Related Areas

Ottawa County Grand Haven, MI Michigan

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.

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