Hamilton, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49419
Allegan County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,791
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $98,324
- Median income Above-median income area
- $334,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hamilton pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49419 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 49419 (Hamilton, MI) rose +3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.7 in 2023 to 229.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49419 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hamilton, Allegan County, Michigan, home to 7,791 residents across 186.8 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49419 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,324 (34% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,434. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.7% and unemployment is 1.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $334,500 (52% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 93.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegan County, so 49419 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 49419
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hamilton, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49419.
- Construction
Construction
65 establishments
- Manufacturing 22
Manufacturing
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 19
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Retail trade 18
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 13
Health care and social assistance
13 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 49419, Hamilton, 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
7,791
Population
186.8
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49419?
41.1
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
1.5%
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?
$98,324
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$38,434
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49419 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Hamilton, 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)
$98,324 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
3,063housing units
3,063
Total Housing Units
2,945
Occupied Units
118
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$334,500
Median Home Value
+52% vs state ZIP avg
1989
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
+3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49419 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.3% | 151 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 170 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 194 |
| 2023 | +14.1% | 222 |
| 2024 | +3.7% | 230 |
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 199 business establishments in ZIP 49419, employing approximately 1,599 people with a combined annual payroll of $101,307,000.
199
Businesses
1,599
Employees
$101.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 65 | 32.7% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 3.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.5% |
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 49419 vs 49423 →
ZIP 49419 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49423
Holland (49423)
44,977 residents
- 49010 17,374
Allegan (49010)
17,374 residents
- 49408 9,091
Fennville (49408)
9,091 residents
- 49419 7,791
Hamilton (49419)
7,791 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49419 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49419 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49419
Hamilton (49419)
$98,324 median income
- 49423
Holland (49423)
$81,858 median income
- 49010
Allegan (49010)
$74,370 median income
- 49408
Fennville (49408)
$73,452 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49419 ranks the highest of 4 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 49419, 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 (7,791 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 49419 in?
ZIP code 49419 (Hamilton) 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 49419?
ZIP code 49419 in Hamilton, MI has a population of 7,791 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49419?
The median household income in ZIP 49419 is $98,324, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49419?
The median home value in ZIP 49419 is $334,500, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49419?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49419 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49419?
ZIP code 49419 has 199 business establishments employing approximately 1,599 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49419?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49419 are: Construction (65), Manufacturing (22), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49419?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49419 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 49419?
In ZIP code 49419, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 49419?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49419 is 23.9 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 49419?
In ZIP code 49419, approximately 93.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49419?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49419 is 2.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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