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Saugatuck, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49453

Allegan County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,626
93/sq mi
$110,139
Median income
$490,600
Median home value
53.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saugatuck pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
93
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49453 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49453 covers 28.1 square miles in Saugatuck, Allegan County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,626 residents on file, a density of 93 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49453 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,139 (50% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $67,545. The poverty rate stands at 4.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. Housing costs here run $490,600 for a typical home value (123% above the state average), with rent averaging $858 a month; 91.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49453, plus 6 more within Allegan County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 49453

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saugatuck, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49453.

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 49453, Saugatuck, 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

2,626

Population

28.1

Area (sq mi)

93

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49453?

52.5

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$110,139

Median Household Income

+50% vs state

$67,545

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49453 ranks nationally

Saugatuck, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$110,139 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,191

Total Housing Units

1,303

Occupied Units

888

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.7%
Renter 8.3%

$490,600

Median Home Value

+123% vs state

$858

Median Rent

1990

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

+25.3%

YoY Change (2024)

335

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+235%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49453 have increased 25.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +235% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.4% 183
2021 +13.9% 209
2022 +13.7% 237
2023 +12.7% 267
2024 +25.3% 335

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 177 business establishments in ZIP 49453, employing approximately 1,105 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,229,000.

177

Businesses

1,105

Employees

$50.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 44 24.9%
Accommodation and food services 39 22.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 15 8.5%
Construction 9 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 5.1%
Manufacturing 8 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 4.5%
Health care and social assistance 8 4.5%
Wholesale trade 5 2.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.7%
Information 3 1.7%
Finance and insurance 3 1.7%

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 49453 vs 49406 →

ZIP 49453 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 49453 ranks #3 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 49453 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 49453 ranks #2 of 5 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
49406 Douglas, MI 884 2.1 mi
49434 Macatawa, MI 20 7.5 mi
49408 Fennville, MI 9,091 7.1 mi
49423 Holland, MI 44,977 6.8 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 Saugatuck, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49453 in? ▼
ZIP code 49453 (Saugatuck) 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 49453? ▼
ZIP code 49453 in Saugatuck, MI has a population of 2,626 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49453? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49453 is $110,139, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49453? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49453 is $490,600, which is 76% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49453? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49453 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49453? ▼
ZIP code 49453 has 177 business establishments employing approximately 1,105 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49453? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49453 are: Retail trade (44), Accommodation and food services (39), Professional, scientific, and technical services (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49453? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49453 increased by 25.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 235%. 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 49453? ▼
In ZIP code 49453, 70.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49453? ▼
In ZIP code 49453, approximately 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49453? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49453 is 4.8% 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.