PlainZIP

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
$50,102
Median income
$119,100
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $26,461. Local economic indicators show a 14.8% poverty rate alongside 2.8% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $119,100 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $1,146 per month, and 82.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Allegan County, letting you compare 49450 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49450?

32.2

Median Age

55.4%

Male

44.6%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 47.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%

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

$26,461

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49450 ranks nationally

Pullman, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,102 14th percentile higher than 14% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,528

Total Housing Units

1,004

Occupied Units

524

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.8%
Renter 17.2%

$119,100

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49450 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49450 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
49056 Grand Junction, MI 4,016 5.8 mi
49408 Fennville, MI 9,091 6.2 mi
49027 Breedsville, MI 161 9.4 mi
49090 South Haven, MI 13,810 8.6 mi
49026 Bloomingdale, MI 2,186 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Allegan County

49316 standard
Caledonia, MI
Pop: 20,074
49010 standard
Allegan, MI
Pop: 17,374
49080 standard
Plainwell, MI
Pop: 15,802
49348 standard
Wayland, MI
Pop: 12,153
49323 standard
Dorr, MI
Pop: 9,410
49408 standard
Fennville, MI
Pop: 9,091

Related Areas

Allegan County Pullman, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.