Jenison, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49428
Ottawa County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,420
- 595/sq mi High-density area
- $100,225
- Median income Above-median income area
- $307,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jenison pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 595
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49428 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 49428 (Jenison, MI) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.3 in 2023 to 244.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49428 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jenison, Ottawa County, Michigan, with 25,420 residents across 42.7 square miles, a density of 595 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49428 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,225 (37% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,761. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.9% and unemployment is 2.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $307,500 (40% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 87.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,729.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ottawa County, so 49428 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 49428
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jenison, MI
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$39,761
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49428 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Jenison, 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)
$100,225 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
10,436housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 49428 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49504
Grand Rapids (49504)
39,994 residents
- 49426
Hudsonville (49426)
33,244 residents
- 49464
Zeeland (49464)
27,481 residents
- 49519
Wyoming (49519)
27,424 residents
- 49418
Grandville (49418)
27,417 residents
- 49509
Wyoming (49509)
26,720 residents
- 49428
Jenison (49428)
25,420 residents
- 49534
Grand Rapids (49534)
21,570 residents
- 49401
Allendale (49401)
20,735 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49428 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49428 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49315
Byron Center (49315)
$113,346 median income
- 49426
Hudsonville (49426)
$112,234 median income
- 49435
Marne (49435)
$103,432 median income
- 49428
Jenison (49428)
$100,225 median income
- 49464
Zeeland (49464)
$98,319 median income
- 49418
Grandville (49418)
$84,846 median income
- 49534
Grand Rapids (49534)
$81,657 median income
- 49401
Allendale (49401)
$74,880 median income
- 49519
Wyoming (49519)
$73,762 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49428 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49428, 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 (25,420 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 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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