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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
$98,324
Median income
$334,500
Median home value
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $38,434. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.0%. The typical home here is valued at $334,500 (52% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 93.4% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49419, plus 6 more within Allegan County, give a clearer read than the 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 49419

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hamilton, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49419.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 49419?

41.1

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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

$38,434

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49419 ranks nationally

Hamilton, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,324 Top 20% higher than 80% 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

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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 68.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,063

Total Housing Units

2,945

Occupied Units

118

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.4%
Renter 6.6%

$334,500

Median Home Value

+52% vs state

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

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ZIP 49419 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 49419 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 49419 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 49419 ranks the highest of 4 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
49423 Holland, MI 44,977 7.0 mi
49408 Fennville, MI 9,091 10.1 mi
49010 Allegan, MI 17,374 11.3 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
49408 standard
Fennville, MI
Pop: 9,091

Related Areas

Allegan County Hamilton, MI Michigan

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.

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