ZIP Code 49428
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Jenison · Ottawa County · Michigan
- Population
- 25,420
- Median income
- $100,225
- Median home value
- $307,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.0%
- Land area
- 42.7 sq mi
595/sq mi
▲ 31% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
▲ 11% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.7
Detroit
ZIP code 49428 in Jenison, Michigan has a population of 25,420. The median household income is $100,225, which is 31% above the national average. Median home value is $307,500, 11% above the US average. 41.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49428 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.7 square miles in Jenison, Ottawa County, Michigan. The area is home to 25,420 residents, producing a population density of 595 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49428 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49428 sits at $100,225 (37% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $39,761. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $307,500 (40% above the state average) with median rent at $1,729 per month, and 87.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49428 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ottawa County, so you can benchmark 49428 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 49428
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49428.
- Construction
Construction
140 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
75 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
67 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 55
Health care and social assistance
55 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 44
Professional, scientific, and technical services
44 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49428, Jenison, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
25,420
Population
42.7
Area (sq mi)
595
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49428?
37.7
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
2.1%
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?
$100,225
Median Household Income
+37% vs state
$39,761
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
10,436
Total Housing Units
10,096
Occupied Units
340
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$307,500
Median Home Value
+40% vs state
$1,729
Median Rent
1977
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
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
244
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+144%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49428 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 160 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 183 |
| 2022 | +15.7% | 211 |
| 2023 | +10.0% | 232 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 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 618 business establishments in ZIP 49428, employing approximately 7,877 people with a combined annual payroll of $355,303,000.
618
Businesses
7,877
Employees
$355.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 140 | 22.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 75 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 67 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 44 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 40 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 5.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.6% |
| Information | 7 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
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 49428 vs 49534 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49534 | Grand Rapids, MI | 21,570 | 4.3 mi |
| 49426 | Hudsonville, MI | 33,244 | 4.7 mi |
| 49418 | Grandville, MI | 27,417 | 4.4 mi |
| 49435 | Marne, MI | 3,549 | 7.4 mi |
| 49519 | Wyoming, MI | 27,424 | 6.2 mi |
| 49401 | Allendale, MI | 20,735 | 6.5 mi |
| 49509 | Wyoming, MI | 26,720 | 7.5 mi |
| 49504 | Grand Rapids, MI | 39,994 | 7.7 mi |
| 49315 | Byron Center, MI | 19,915 | 9.7 mi |
| 49464 | Zeeland, MI | 27,481 | 9.0 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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