ZIP Code 49428

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Jenison · Ottawa County · Michigan

Population
25,420

595/sq mi

Median income
$100,225

▲ 31% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$307,500

▲ 11% vs US

higher than 68% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
41.0%

Median age 37.7

Land area
42.7 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49428?

37.7

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.0%

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

Owner 87.3%
Renter 12.7%

$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)

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49428 in?
ZIP code 49428 (Jenison) 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 49428?
ZIP code 49428 in Jenison, MI has a population of 25,420 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49428?
The median household income in ZIP 49428 is $100,225, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49428?
The median home value in ZIP 49428 is $307,500, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49428?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49428 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49428?
ZIP code 49428 has 618 business establishments employing approximately 7,877 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49428?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49428 are: Construction (140), Other services (except public administration) (75), Retail trade (67). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49428?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49428 increased by 5.2% 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 49428?
In ZIP code 49428, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.0% 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 49428?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49428 is 20.8 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 49428?
In ZIP code 49428, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49428?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49428 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Jenison, 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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