Holland, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49424
Ottawa County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 44,760
- 301/sq mi High-density area
- $85,478
- Median income Above-median income area
- $297,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Holland pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 301
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49424 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 49424 (Holland, MI) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 224.5 in 2023 to 244.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49424 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan, with 44,760 residents across 148.7 square miles, a density of 301 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49424 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,478 (17% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,978. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $297,000 (35% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 76.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,219.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ottawa County, so 49424 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 49424
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Holland, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49424.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
187 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
138 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
136 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
128 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
114 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 49424, Holland, 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
44,760
Population
148.7
Area (sq mi)
301
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49424?
39.7
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
11.7%
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?
$85,478
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$43,978
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49424 ranks nationally
Holland, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$85,478 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US 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
20,531housing units
20,531
Total Housing Units
19,418
Occupied Units
1,113
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$297,000
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,219
Median Rent
1990
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
+8.8%
YoY Change (2024)
244
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+144%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49424 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 159 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 178 |
| 2022 | +17.3% | 209 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 224 |
| 2024 | +8.8% | 244 |
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 1,242 business establishments in ZIP 49424, employing approximately 24,119 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,248,374,000.
1,242
Businesses
24,119
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 187 | 15.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 138 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 136 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 128 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 114 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 106 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 102 | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 84 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 57 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 56 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 1.7% |
| Information | 15 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 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 49424 vs 49460 →
ZIP 49424 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
- 49424
Holland (49424)
44,760 residents
- 49464
Zeeland (49464)
27,481 residents
- 49460 8,126
West Olive (49460)
8,126 residents
- 49434 20
Macatawa (49434)
20 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49424 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49424 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49434
Macatawa (49434)
$178,942 median income
- 49460
West Olive (49460)
$101,966 median income
- 49464
Zeeland (49464)
$98,319 median income
- 49424
Holland (49424)
$85,478 median income
- 49423
Holland (49423)
$81,858 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49424 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 49424, 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 (44,760 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 49424 in?
ZIP code 49424 (Holland) 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 49424?
ZIP code 49424 in Holland, MI has a population of 44,760 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49424?
The median household income in ZIP 49424 is $85,478, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49424?
The median home value in ZIP 49424 is $297,000, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49424?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49424 is White at 69.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49424?
ZIP code 49424 has 1,242 business establishments employing approximately 24,119 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49424?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49424 are: Retail trade (187), Other services (except public administration) (138), Manufacturing (136). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49424?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49424 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 49424?
In ZIP code 49424, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.1% 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 49424?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49424 is 18.7 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 49424?
In ZIP code 49424, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49424?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49424 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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