ZIP Code 49453
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Saugatuck · Allegan County · Michigan
- Population
- 2,626
- Median income
- $110,139
- Median home value
- $490,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 53.2%
- Land area
- 28.1 sq mi
93/sq mi
▲ 44% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▲ 76% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.5
Detroit
ZIP code 49453 in Saugatuck, Michigan has a population of 2,626. The median household income is $110,139, which is 44% above the national average. Median home value is $490,600, 76% above the US average. 53.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49453 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.1 square miles in Saugatuck, Allegan County, Michigan. The area is home to 2,626 residents, producing a population density of 93 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 49453 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49453 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $490,600 (123% above the state average) with median rent at $858 per month, and 91.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49453 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegan County, so you can benchmark 49453 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 49453
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49453.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 15
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Construction 9
Construction
9 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 49453?
52.5
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
2.8%
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?
$110,139
Median Household Income
+50% vs state
$67,545
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
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?
2,191
Total Housing Units
1,303
Occupied Units
888
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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