Pullman, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49450
Allegan County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,302
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,102
- Median income Below-median income area
- $119,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pullman pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 43
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49450 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49450 covers 76.3 square miles in Pullman, Allegan County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,302 residents on file, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49450 reports a modest median household income of $50,102 (32% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,461. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $119,100 (46% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,146; owner occupancy is 82.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegan County, so 49450 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 49450
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pullman, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49450.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 49450, Pullman, 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
3,302
Population
76.3
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49450?
32.2
Median Age
55.4%
Male
44.6%
Female
9.2%
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?
$50,102
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$26,461
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49450 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Pullman, 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)
$50,102 12th percentile higher than 12% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Michigan ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,528housing units
1,528
Total Housing Units
1,004
Occupied Units
524
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,100
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$1,146
Median Rent
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
+26.0%
YoY Change (2022)
196
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+96%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49450 have increased 26.0% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +8.6% | 144 |
| 2019 | -10.6% | 129 |
| 2020 | +10.8% | 142 |
| 2021 | +9.1% | 155 |
| 2022 | +26.0% | 196 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 49450, employing approximately 105 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,145,000.
16
Businesses
105
Employees
$4.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 3 | 18.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 18.8% |
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 49450 vs 49056 →
ZIP 49450 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49090
South Haven (49090)
13,810 residents
- 49408
Fennville (49408)
9,091 residents
- 49056 4,016
Grand Junction (49056)
4,016 residents
- 49450 3,302
Pullman (49450)
3,302 residents
- 49026 2,186
Bloomingdale (49026)
2,186 residents
- 49027 161
Breedsville (49027)
161 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49450 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49450 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49027
Breedsville (49027)
$108,333 median income
- 49408
Fennville (49408)
$73,452 median income
- 49090
South Haven (49090)
$68,920 median income
- 49026
Bloomingdale (49026)
$68,203 median income
- 49056
Grand Junction (49056)
$63,438 median income
- 49450
Pullman (49450)
$50,102 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49450 ranks #6 of 6 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 49450, 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 (3,302 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 49450 in?
ZIP code 49450 (Pullman) 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 49450?
ZIP code 49450 in Pullman, MI has a population of 3,302 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49450?
The median household income in ZIP 49450 is $50,102, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49450?
The median home value in ZIP 49450 is $119,100, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49450?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49450 is White at 47.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49450?
ZIP code 49450 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 105 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49450?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49450 are: Retail trade (3), Health care and social assistance (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49450?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49450 increased by 26.0% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 49450?
In ZIP code 49450, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 49450?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49450 is 27.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49450?
In ZIP code 49450, approximately 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49450?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49450 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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